Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator PI

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we are honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high‑quality care. More than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5 % nationally for patient outcomes, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities.

About the Role

The RN Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator leads the Trauma Program’s efforts to ensure safe, high‑quality care from patient arrival through discharge. Working with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director, the coordinator reviews cases, analyzes system performance, and uses data‑driven changes to meet national ACS standards and support program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze trauma cases—both in real time and retrospectively—to assess quality, timeliness, adherence to guidelines, and alignment with ACS and state standards.
• Identify and validate performance‑improvement opportunities, adverse events, and system issues; support action plans that drive measurable, closed‑loop improvements.
• Coordinate and document Trauma PIPS activities, PI events, data elements, and registry information to demonstrate compliance and support trauma center verification.
• Prepare and present selected cases, trends, and quality findings for multidisciplinary PI, peer review, and trauma operations meetings.
• Educate and support clinical teams, residents, EMS agencies, and outlying facilities by sharing trauma PI principles, guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaborate and contribute to guideline development, research initiatives, verification preparation, and ongoing improvements across the trauma service line.

Qualifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 18 months of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in an Emergency Department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and various leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.