RN Trauma Coord

Job Summary

The Trauma Program Manager coordinates and maintains a comprehensive trauma program to support high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement. This role oversees trauma system development, quality initiatives, registry management, accreditation readiness, and staff education.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily operations and ongoing development of the facility trauma program in alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Serves as the primary liaison for trauma services, collaborating with medical staff, nursing leadership, pre-hospital providers, and external agencies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains trauma program policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Oversees trauma registry operations, ensuring accurate, timely data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• 2-4 years of experience in trauma, emergency, or critical care preferred.
• Experience supporting trauma program coordination or registry activities preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma systems, clinical protocols, and emergency/critical care standards.
• Knowledge of trauma registry management, quality improvement methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary initiatives and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with registry databases and clinical documentation systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure as applicable by state law required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.
• CERTIFIED EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE (CEN) preferred or TENSION NURSE CORE COURSE (TNCC) preferred or ENHANCED NURSING PEDAGOGY CERTIFICATION (ENPC) preferred or TRAUMA CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE (TCRN) preferred.