Trauma Program Coordinator RN

Summary

The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients. This individual works collaboratively to enhance the care and treatment of trauma patients and is responsible for the development and advancement of the quality of trauma practice across the continuum of care, through the provision of patient care, consultation, collaboration, education, and performance improvement.

• Works in close collaboration with the Trauma Medical Staff in a multidisciplinary approach to care of the injured patients, creating and operating a highly effective trauma performance program that addresses all performance issues that arise.
• Evaluates trauma data for a variety of clinical, operational, and system purposes.
• Reviews all traumas for Standish and Tawas for accuracy and completeness, enters the charges for both facilities, and reviews the Trauma Registrars' work and entry into the trauma software.
• Assists with traumas in the department as a nurse (care and documentation) and provides education to the community as per Medical Center trauma designation request.

• Fosters cooperation and coordination of services among employees and departments.
• Communicates openly and freely with all employees and providers in the hospital.
• Takes responsibility for continued professional development and advancement of clinical practice.
• Assures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.
• Addresses unsafe conditions promptly.
• Monitors for appropriate transport destinations of all patients and methods of transport, including air medical utilization.
• Responds in a timely and appropriate manner to problems voiced by medical staff, employees, patients, and members of the community.
• Develops and maintains relationships with physicians, surrounding hospitals, other health care agencies and community service agencies to enhance the continuity of patient care services.
• Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and My Michigan Medical Center Tawas customers and potential customers.
• Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

• RN:
  Registered Nurse
• BLS:
  Basic Life Support (within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 1 year of hire or transfer)
• ENPC:
  Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (within 1 year of hire or transfer)
• PALS:
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (within 1 year of hire or transfer)
• TNCC:
  Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN (within 6 months of hire or transfer)
• Fingerprinting (FINGERPRIN)

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

• Three years clinical experience in emergency/acute care preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows; may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief and death.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
• Must be able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Vision and hearing necessary with or without assisted devices.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods; may require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material; must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay alert.
• Overall dexterity required, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; may require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical demand level:
  Heavy. Must be able to occasionally lift or carry up to 350 pounds with assistance, frequently lift 20 pounds, and constantly handle 10 pounds.