Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator

Job Description

The Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and advancing the Trauma Program's performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. This role works collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to monitor clinical outcomes, analyze trauma registry data, identify opportunities for improvement, and facilitate evidence-based process improvement activities to enhance the quality and safety of trauma care.

This position supports the organization's Trauma Program by ensuring ongoing compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma standards and Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) requirements. The coordinator leads multidisciplinary case reviews, tracks quality metrics and patient outcomes, develops and implements performance improvement plans, and prepares reports for trauma committees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.

The Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert on performance improvement methodologies, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based quality initiatives. This role provides education and consultation to physicians, leaders, and clinical staff, helping drive continuous quality improvement, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes across the Trauma Program.

Education

Required: Nursing, Business Administration, Organizational, Leadership or related field.

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California OR MD-Medical Doctor
• CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Ability to format tables, retrieve data via queries, and create presentations via Power Point.
• Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
• In-depth Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Must demonstrate written/verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and departments, including medical staff members.
• Able to manage own time and schedule own tasks.
• Must have initiative to work effectively without constant supervision and direction.
• Lean principles

Job Shift

Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days Of The Week Monday - Friday

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Hazardous Drugs Handling

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

EEO Statement

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.