Trauma Nurse Coordinator , Full Time Days

Relocation Assistance Available! Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Trauma and Acute Care Services Job Family Nursing Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Assess, plan and provide care to trauma patients throughout the health system. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Identify trauma patient admissions daily, completes data collection sheets and maintains patient logInitiate and complete Trauma Registry information, including demographics, injury information, complications and other defined data pointsAssess accuracy of data through validation studies as outlined by the State of North CarolinaDevelop reports characterizing trauma statistics and quality assurance as requestedMaintains Trauma Registry documents and confidentiality of dataRespond to Trauma Activations during normal business hours and mentor, teach, advise and provide direct care as necessaryIdentify opportunities for improvement in the care of trauma patients for review by the TPM and TMDAssume patient care assignments as requested by the Service Line Director of the Emergency DepartmentAssess patients throughout the hospital to identify practice deviances and opportunities for improvementAssess patients throughout the hospital regarding progression of care, disposition planning and barriers to care or dispositionServe as a resource/facilitator for issues involving trauma care including ancillary departments, other clinical service lines or support servicesOther duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education And Formal Training Associate’s degree in nursing requiredCurrent Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina Work Experience 2 years medical/surgical nursing required1 year emergency or critical care preferred1 year chart review experiences for QI, UR or coding preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Knowledge of growth and development and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for the following patient categories: infant (0-12months), toddler (13-30 months), preschooler (31 months-5 years), school age (6-12 years), adolescent (13-18 years), young adulthood (19-30 years), middle adulthood (31-65 years) and older adulthood (>65 years)Familiarity with medical terminologyAbility to work independentlyExcellent organizational skillsBasic computer skillsFamiliarity with ICD-10-CM and AIS codes preferredKnowledgeable of the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patients typically served Physical Requirements Ability to hear and express verbally and in writingManual dexterity and visual acuityAbility to sit and stand for long periodsMobility to assume awkward positionsAbility to bend and lift using good body mechanicsPosition may involve skin, eye mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 pounds Required Licenses And Certifications RN - Board Of Nursing Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity