Trauma Registrar RN (Hybrid)

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.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values Are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

• Become the go-to person for trauma registry reports, responding efficiently to requests for information using available trauma-related database resources.
• Collect and manage trauma data for research and quality improvement. Keep information confidential and accurate.
• Use data-backed skills for reports and examination to improve processes and patient care. Consult with physicians for trauma case reporting when necessary.
• Be accountable for reporting and transmitting hospital data in a complete and timely manner to relevant reporting bodies.
• Ensure harmonious collaboration with the trauma leadership, hospital staff, and physicians is vital for maintaining the trauma designation status.
• Join the team to improve trauma performance through researching and entering data into the trauma registry.
• Analyze and abstract detailed clinical and administrative data from the medical record to meet hospital, accreditation, and regulatory agency requirements. Initiate and perform required follow-up activities to assist in improving clinical outcomes.
• Conduct and present trauma registry reports.
• Collect trauma data for injury research and prevention, as well as quality improvement tracking.
• Assure accuracy and confidentiality in the handling of all trauma registry-related matters.
• Run reports and analyze data to promote process improvements and optimum patient care.
• Participate in Trauma Performance Improvement Program including data analysis, medical record extrapolation, and data entry for the trauma registry.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience required.
• Knowledge of EHR systems, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Critical Care (ED, ICU, Trauma) experience preferred.
• Registry or data analysis experience preferred.
• 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 (ICD 9, ICD 10, AIS, ISS).
• Basic computer skills including using software, data entry, information security, medical record keeping, scanning, and email.
• Effective skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a spirit of collaboration and respect.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 3 years of experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Abbr. Injury Scale (AAAM AIS) certification within 12 months.
• ICD10 Coding Certificate within 12 months.
• Trauma Data Registry Course (TDRC) within 12 months.
• Cert Abbrev Injury Scale Spec (CAISS) or Certified Trauma Registries (CSTR) within 36 months.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Schedule

• Full Time, Monday-Friday (No Call).
• Hybrid Remote Opportunity (Required to be onsite weekly in Temple).
• Hybrid expectation: On-site on Wednesdays (and for new-hire training).