Trauma Registrar RN

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Health's Trauma Services team seeks a Trauma Registrar RN to support trauma patient care through data collection, analysis, and registry management.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage trauma data for research and quality improvement
• Identify cases and keep the database to meet regulatory standards
• Respond efficiently to requests for information using available trauma-related database resources
• Consult with physicians for trauma case reporting when necessary
• Ensure reporting and transmission of hospital data in a complete and timely manner to relevant reporting bodies
• Collaborate with trauma leadership, hospital staff, and physicians to maintain the trauma designation status
• Research and enter data into the trauma registry to improve trauma performance

Requirements

• Familiarity with medical terms and the body's structure
• Experience with tracking trauma cases, abstracting cases, and entering data
• Knowledge of maintaining data integrity and conducting research
• Proficiency in coding diseases and injuries, and scoring the severity of injuries
• Basic computer skills including using software, data entry, information security, medical record keeping, scanning, and email
• Effectual skills in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a spirit of collaboration and respect

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience as an RN
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Completion of Abbreviated Injury Scale course within first 12 months of employment (AAAM AIS)
• Securing an International Classification of Diseases 10 Coding Certificate within the first 12 months (ICD)
• Completion of a Trauma Data Registry course within the initial 12 months (TDRC)
• Within 36 months, obtain certification in Trauma Registries or complete Advanced Injury Scoring and Statistic course (CSTR)

Skills

• Data abstraction
• Injury severity coding
• Report development
• Quality improvement
• Research

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday (No Call)

Hybrid Remote Opportunity

Join Baylor Scott & White Health's Trauma Services team and play a critical role in supporting trauma patient care through data collection, analysis, and registry management. This position is responsible for trauma data abstraction, injury severity coding, report development, and supporting trauma quality improvement and research initiatives.