Trauma Program Manager

About the role

The Trauma Program Manager is fundamental to the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program. The trauma program manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for trauma patients and their families throughout the continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, philosophy and mission.
• Responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care.
• Absorb day-to-day responsibility for the process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Serve as a liaison to administration, and represent the trauma program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care.
• Participate in the development and planning of goals and objectives related to trauma care.
• Cookordinate with the Medical Director, hospital administration and clinicians to assess the need for policies, procedures and protocols related to the care of trauma patients.
• Supervise adherence to hospital policies and procedures and standards through observation, medical record review, staff feedbacks and other appropriate sources.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate trauma-related educational programs for the nursing staff.
• Monitor nurse compliance with the educational requirements of the trauma program.
• Seek and pursue opportunities for trauma-related educational programs for hospital staff.
• Program Initiatives
• Implement program initiatives
• Monitor and maintain compliance with statewide drama systems regulatory requirements and coordinate preparation for ACS designation site review.
• Develop and foster collaborative relationships with all hospital departments to facilitate and support quality trauma care.
• Participate in state and regional trauma activities, enhancing the development of a regional trauma system to monitor national and statewide trends in trauma care.
• Respond to trauma team activations that occur during work hours; Function and whatever role necessary to assist the team in the care of a trauma patient.
• Serve as a resource for the hospital staff regarding trauma care issues.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse or EMT/Paramedic in New York
• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years clinical experience in trauma/emergency
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
• Ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Possession of critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and researching skills
• Current knowledge of Medical/Surgical and Emergency nursing practice, Pediatric and Trauma protocols with strong analytical skills
• Practice reflects customer service excellence including excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, leaders and senior management
• Proficient in computer knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Trauma One
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS provider certification from the American Heart Association required
• TNCC certification required; 16 hours of Trauma-related CE annually