Trauma Program Director

About the Role

The Trauma Program Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for trauma patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. This role works both independently and in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and other members of the healthcare team and management staff. The position is self-directed, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports progress to the Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to evaluate and address specific patient care issues.
• Provide and document trauma nursing care, including all components of the nursing process, in accordance with written clinical and administrative procedures.
• Assess the needs for policies, procedures, protocols, supplies, and equipment relating to the care of trauma patients in coordination with the Trauma Medical Director, hospital administration, and clinicians to ensure maintenance of Level II Trauma certification.
• Assist the Trauma Medical Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a quality and process improvement plan that is multidisciplinary and focused on patient outcomes.
• Serve as the coordinator for the identification, investigation, reporting, and follow-up of incidents and quality issues throughout the program.
• Work with the Trauma Registrar to maintain the Trauma Registry.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice and develop policies and procedures based on current literature and input from clinicians.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Medical Director to establish trauma program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, hospital personnel, and patients/families to achieve operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Act as an internal resource for staff in all departments to provide high-quality trauma patient care.
• Participate in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state, and/or national levels.
• Serve as a liaison for Emergency Medical Service agencies and the community.
• Create awareness of the Trauma Program within the communities served by Skyline Medical Center.
• Provide education to the community regarding accident prevention, helmet use, life safety, fire protection, and inclement weather awareness.
• Represent the Trauma Program on various hospital and community committees to enhance trauma care management.
• Manage the operational, personnel, and financial aspects of the Trauma Program as appropriate.
• Supervise adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards through observation, medical record review, and staff feedback.
• Supervise Trauma Services staff, including Trauma Registrars, PI Coordinators, Injury Prevention Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant.
• Oversee the collecting, coding, scoring, and validation of data entered into the registry.
• Design the registry to facilitate performance improvement activities and trend reports while protecting confidentiality.
• Participate in trauma patient/family satisfaction projects.
• Assist the Trauma Medical Director in developing and meeting the Trauma Service budgetary goals.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement orientation, nursing education, and in-service programs related to trauma patient care.
• Direct community trauma education and prevention programs for targeted populations.
• Participate in mandatory and professional educational activities.
• Engage in research selection, analysis, distribution of findings, and protocol design for accurate data collection and feedback.
• Participate in case review.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the state of Tennessee or a compact state required.
• TNCC Provider, BLS, and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a Trauma setting with managerial experience required.

About the Facility

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility and Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center. It is a national leader in neuroscience and is equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. The facility offers a CARF-accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and is a state-designated Level I Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that includes many common services at no cost or for a low copay, prescription drug coverage, and behavioral health coverage.
• Free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other discount programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.