RN Trauma Coord Full-Time Days

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. The manager partners with clinical and operational leaders to ensure trauma services meet state designation, American College of Surgeons (ACS), and organizational standards while promoting program effectiveness and growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and ongoing development of the facility trauma program in alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for trauma services, collaborating with medical staff, nursing leadership, pre‑hospital providers, and external agencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trauma program policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Oversee trauma registry operations, ensuring accurate, timely data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
• Monitor trauma performance metrics and outcomes, identifying trends and leading performance‑improvement initiatives.
• Lead trauma‑related quality‑improvement activities, including case reviews, peer‑review support, and corrective‑action planning.
• Support preparation for state designation, ACS verification, and regulatory surveys, maintaining documentation and audit readiness.
• Coordinate and deliver education and training programs related to trauma care standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Partner with Emergency Department and hospital leadership to align trauma program goals with organizational objectives.
• Support community outreach, prevention initiatives, and collaboration with regional trauma systems and emergency medical services.
• Provide operational guidance during trauma‑related events to promote adherence to established protocols.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
• Perform 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, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 (required).
• BLS – Basic Life Support issued by AHA, ARC, or ASHI (required).
• CEN – Certified Emergency Room Nurse (preferred).
• TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred).
• ENPC – Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (preferred).
• TCRN – Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off for vacations, holidays, and illness.
• Health insurance covering medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education and student‑loan assistance.
• A supportive, amazing culture.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Lake Granbury Medical Center will be the area’s provider of choice by delivering quality care and service.

Vision: Lake Granbury Medical Center to make the healthcare experience exceptional for our patients, our communities, and each other.