Trauma Nurse Coordinator

About the role

This position is responsible for coordinating trauma care management across the continuum of trauma care, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols / practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Works with and reviews cases prepared to ensure compliance with all registry related Trauma Center Designation Criteria.
• Participates in case review and standardizing practice guidelines.
• Develops and disseminates educational programs for emergency healthcare professionals to gain competence in injury/violence prevention.
• Provides education opportunities for the general public in ways to reduce injury or violence.
• Maintains clinical outcomes and system issues for Performance Improvement.
• Manages operational aspects of Trauma Services.
• Facilitates Performance Improvement activities through the collection, coding, scoring, and developing processes.
• Acts as a consultant/liaison by working with all departments to assist in the care of the trauma patient.
• Participates in research selection, analysis, and distribution of findings.
• Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state, provincial, or national levels.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff, and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' needs.
• Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire date.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) through Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) within 30 days of hire date.
• Three (3) years trauma clinical experience (Emergency Department or Critical Care).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse).

Skills

• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Benefits

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Pay

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