Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, Trauma Registry, Full-Time, Days

MarinHealth is an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center (a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae) and 55 primary care and specialty clinics across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. The organization attracts talented professionals who value both pioneering medicine and personalized care.

About the role

The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN actively monitors trauma patients from pre-hospital through discharge to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care, while driving process improvements. This role interacts with patients and families to facilitate communication with the Trauma Care Team, collects and analyzes data through concurrent monitoring and chart abstraction, and ensures compliance with Trauma Performance Improvements and Patient Safety Program. The coordinator prepares and presents findings to the Trauma Committee, identifies trends, and develops action plans to enhance trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify problems related to patient care or trauma systems and report them to the trauma program and manager.
• Conduct and/or coordinate post-trauma resuscitation critiques in collaboration with the trauma program manager to evaluate care delivery and identify barriers.
• Provide staff with follow-up on identified concerns and problems.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case reviews.
• Attend the Hospital-wide Performance Improvement Committee and report on projects.
• Attend the trauma performance improvement committee and related trauma meetings.
• Identify all trauma patients presenting to the Emergency Department, admitted for in-patient care, transfers, and trauma-related deaths on a daily basis.
• Develop review criteria and perform concurrent and/or retrospective chart reviews and abstractions for patients with traumatic diagnoses.
• Conduct concurrent reviews of trauma patients to assess medical necessity and appropriateness of treatment, reporting issues to the trauma program manager.
• Refer performance improvement issues and concerning chart reviews to the trauma program manager and trauma medical director for peer evaluation.
• Analyze data using established trauma indicators to identify trends, profiles, and patterns.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standards, policies, protocols, and performance improvement activities for the Trauma Program.
• Participate in the TQIP program and county/regional meetings as needed.
• Attend training seminars and conferences to maintain current knowledge in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of Emergency/Critical Care/Trauma experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of performance improvement experience preferred.
• California RN license required at hire.
• Emergency Nurse - Pediatric Care (ENPC) certification required within 180 days of hire.
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification required within 180 days of hire.
• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Working knowledge of the California Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission (TJC) rules, Nursing Quality Indicators, Evidence-Based Best Practices, and Nursing Documentation.
• Ability to communicate and educate in one-on-one and group settings, and create effective educational materials using various resources.
• Experience exercising initiative, creativity, and flexibility in educating hospital staff on objectives and strategic plans.
• Ability to research, interpret, and analyze data from hospital applications and produce process improvement solutions.
• Advanced skills in data reporting and modeling using Microsoft Office Suite and other data management software.
• Ability to carry out and present research projects as needed.
• Strong leadership, compassion, and excellent bedside skills.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record nursing documentation.

Patient Population Served

This role provides care and/or service to patients across all age groups, including:

• Infants: Birth up to 1 year
• Toddlers: 1 up to 3 years
• Preschool Children: 3 up to 6 years
• School Age Children: 6 up to 12 years
• Adolescents: 12 up to 18 years
• Early Adults: 18 up to 45 years
• Middle Adults: 45 up to 61 years
• Late Adults: 61 up to 80 years
• Late, Late Adults: 80 years and up

Pay

Compensation range: $69.33 - $103.99 per hour.

Schedule

• 8-hour day shifts.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Health & Immunizations

Measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations are required as a condition of employment. COVID-19 vaccination/booster is strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.