Assistant Trauma Program Manager

Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Eligible $15,000 (external candidates)

About the role

Supports the operations and ongoing success of the Trauma Program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This role partners with physicians, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality trauma care, regulatory compliance, and continuous program improvement.

Coordinates patient care, personnel management, maintenance of equipment, equipment purchases, and statistical accumulation. Manages individual(s) including hiring, training, assigning work, managing and evaluating performance, and conducting professional development plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trauma Program Manager in coordinating daily trauma program activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and clinical staff to achieve program goals.
• Provide support and resources to Trauma Resource RNs and other clinical team members.
• Assist with trauma education, staff development, and training initiatives.
• Lead and support performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives.
• Help ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma standards and verification requirements.
• Participate in program planning, accreditation preparation, and regulatory activities.
• Ensures that the productivity and actions of the team meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and have direct responsibility for adhering to those goals.
• Provides and oversees patient care according to planned interventions with regard to their age and developmental needs.
• Creates and ensures implementation of a collaborative plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis, and medical treatment.
• May support the review of staff hours worked vs scheduled hours and determine appropriate disposition if variation exists.
• Perform and approve daily payroll updates. Reconcile time cards, bonus tracking, and coding approval.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute all staff communications; prepare huddle agendas and lead meetings.
• Determine staffing needs; make nursing assignments as well as assign overtime.
• Recommend effective annual increases. Interview staff for open positions; evaluate and conduct performance reviews as assigned; draft and issue corrective actions/coaching.
• Follow up regarding any disciplinary action to determine compliance.
• Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations on areas of improvement if needed.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
• 2-5 years of RN experience
• 5+ years of RN experience Preferred
• Prior leadership or program coordination experience Preferred
• 5-10 years of experience Preferred
• No supervisor experience required

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Primarily days, with occasional evenings as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

About the organization

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals.

Recognized for excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Trauma team members (RN, data analysts, care coordinators, educators) work in a fast-paced environment that tests professional judgment and critical thinking skills, encouraging tremendous growth.

You'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments, and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. People from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for its surgical specialties.