RN/Trauma Registrar

About the Role

Supports the Trauma Service Department by maintaining the Trauma Registry and by using clinical and financial database tools to identify and analyze opportunities for improvement. Provides clinical and financial data to the Trauma Service Department focusing on performance improvement, with the goal of improving patient care and the financial viability of the program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
• Current license to practice as an RN in Florida
• Three (3) to five (5) years working with teams of physicians, nurses and health care managers on projects to improve the processes of care and quality
• Knowledge of principles, tools and techniques of CQI
• Must have independent initiative and be able to work with little supervision
• Ability to apply analytical skills to complex and comprehensive problems
• Strong computer, data analysis and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to apply ICD-9-CM, Ecodes and AIS scoring
• Must have ability to review and interpret the continuum of patient care as documented in the medical record
• Strong organizational skill to include time management and problem solving are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
• Work conducting quality studies preferred