TRAUMA PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Trauma Program Director, Pediatric Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Directors
• Takes initiative in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluation of Cooper’s Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Program
• Oversee and support the written Trauma PIPS plan. This will include development of quality indicators, complications, and other tracking/trending.
• Coverage of performance improvement aspects of the trauma program with appropriate departments, managers, staff, and physicians.
• Affords the need for and facilitates the development and compliance with trauma protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard order sets.
• Aids in the development and coordination of projects that will enhance the trauma service.
• Completes case reviews and analyses for contribution factors to the variance in care and/or complications
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma surgery procedures and trauma patient care including standards of care as well as potential injury complications
• Facilitates, assists, and supports the Trauma Team in issue resolution and care facilitation.
• Participates in and provides reports for trauma and hospital meetings related to the Performance Improvement of the Trauma Program.
• Participate in the monthly interprofessional Trauma PIPS Committees

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years trauma clinical experience with strong background in trauma/ critical care required.
• Prior involvement with Quality Improvement and Outcomes management required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required, MSN preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required
• CCRN and/or TCRN preferred
• Completion of Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course within 6 months of hire
• Membership and active participation in professional organizations such as American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Society of Trauma Nurses, and/or American Trauma Society required.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, MS 365/ TEAMS and Excel are required.
• Ability to work independently/ Self-Directed with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Retirement: Cooper University Health Care offers a 403(b) retirement plan administered by Fidelity Investments that enables team members to save and plan for retirement through pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
• Medical/Dental: Cooper’s medical plans are provided by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Each of the medical plans offers flexibility and freedom to use any Cooper or network provider in Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield’s PPO, Blue Card network. Each plan has a wide range of preferred providers and services that may have no out-of-pocket cost when using Cooper providers, depending on the plan chosen. Prescription drug coverage is included in each of Cooper’s medical plans. Dental benefits are provided through Delta Dental PPO plans and Sun Life DMO. Comprehensive vision coverage is offered through Eyemed.
• Tuition Assistance: Benefits eligible team members are able to take advantage of Tuition Assistance once 3 months of employment are completed. Cooper also provides annual assistance towards professional certifications and related organization memberships.
• Nursing Recognition and Excellence: Cooper is always looking to highlight the amazing work of our team members. Through-out the year nurses are recognized through Daisy nomination, unit awards, and rounding recognitions. For those nominated by their leaders and peers Cooper holds Annual Nursing Excellence Awards for their clinical abilities, leadership, mentorship and commitment to upholding the Cooper mission: To serve, to heal, to educate.
• Professional Development: Cooper is committed to nurses' professional growth and development. A variety of classes and courses are offered for learning new content and skills focused specifically on current and future career goals. Cooper nurses are provided with the opportunities to become involved in precepting, mentorships, research, interprofessional education, Grand Rounds and presentations.
• Professional Governance: Cooper nurses are encouraged to participate in our shared decision-making structure that gives them autonomy in defining and determining their practice. Professional governance allows for collaboration and communication across all levels of nursing to drive quality patient and workforce outcomes.
• Nursing Residency: Cooper’s Nurse Residency Program, a PTAP-accredited program with distinction, offers a unique opportunity for new-to-practice registered nurses to build confidence in clinical decision-making, foster meaningful connections with colleagues, and strengthen their professional practice.

Pay

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

Schedule

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.