Trauma Educator

About the role

Coordinates education activities in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) and New Mexico standards for maintaining Level 1 Trauma verification and designation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma courses including Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Regional Trauma Team Development Course (RRTDC), Advanced Trauma for Nurses (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), and STOP the Bleed.
• Work with course directors to plan and execute educational programs.
• Collaborate with Unit-Based Educators and Clinical Education to identify and address trauma program educational needs.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical and nursing practice standards.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach, present, and market educational programs effectively.
• Knowledge of educational program development and implementation.
• Understanding of adult learning theory to enhance learner engagement.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with community agencies.
• Proficiency in reading and comprehending English at a level necessary for safety and instruction.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Experience

• Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care, Emergency and/or Trauma required.

License/Registration/Certification

• Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
• Current BLS training required.
• Obtainment of one of the following certifications within 3 years of hire: Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC), Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML), Nurse Executive (NE-BC), or approved critical care nursing certification.

Education and Training

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
• Master degree preferred.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) instructor level required within six months of hire.
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) instructor level required within six months of hire.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) instructor level required within six months of hire.