Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator - F/T Days

About the Role

The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and the Trauma Medical Director (TMD), is responsible for all components related to the operational, financial, and personnel aspects of the Trauma Center. This position assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems and programs directed towards providing quality services for trauma patients from a multi-disciplinary perspective throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the TPM and TMD to ensure the Trauma program provides superior care in accordance with American College of Surgeons (ACS-COT) and New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services requirements.
• Assists in monitoring compliance to hospital policies, procedures, and standards through clinical observation, medical record review, staff evaluation, and feedback.
• Collaborates in preparing the annual Performance Improvement (PI) review and developing the annual PI plan.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of reports and statistics from the trauma registry related to quality improvement processes.
• Coordinates with surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members to evaluate and address patient care, educational, and safety issues.
• Assesses and identifies needs for policies, procedures, protocols, supplies, and equipment related to trauma patient care.
• Serves as a clinical practice resource for nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, and EMS staff.
• Assists with research projects, analysis, and distribution of findings for the trauma service.
• Represents the trauma program at state, county, hospital, and community committees.
• Oversees coordination of trauma multi-disciplinary case reviews and other presentations.
• Covers the Trauma Program Manager in their absence.
• Identifies and addresses the needs of the patient population served, including communication at their developmental/age, educational, and literacy levels.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Recent clinical experience in critical care, trauma, and/or emergency nursing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field.

Licenses and Certifications

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification.

Pay

Minimum rate of $107,952.00 Annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Scheduling flexibility.
• Employee discounts.