Trauma Registrar RN (Hybrid)

About the Role

Join Baylor Scott & White Health's Trauma Services team as a Trauma Registrar RN 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.

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, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Use data-backed skills for reports and examination to improve processes and patient care.
• Consult with physicians for trauma case reporting when necessary.
• Report and transmit hospital data in a complete and timely manner to relevant reporting bodies.
• Ensure harmonious collaboration with trauma leadership, hospital staff, and physicians to maintain trauma designation status.
• Participate in the Trauma Performance Improvement Program, including data analysis, medical record extrapolation, and data entry for 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 3 years of experience, with trauma experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Experience with trauma registry methodology, case abstracting, and data entry.
• Proficiency in International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and ICD-10) coding, Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS), and Injury Severity Score (ISS) scoring.
• General computer skills, including software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and draw conclusions from data.
• Certifications required within specified timeframes:
  • Abbreviated Injury Scale (AAAM AIS) within 12 months.
  • ICD-10 Coding Certificate within 12 months.
  • Trauma Data Registry Course (TDRC) within 12 months.
  • Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) or Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) within 36 months.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a spirit of collaboration and respect.

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.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday (No Call). Hybrid Remote Opportunity (Required to be onsite weekly in Temple, TX, including Wednesdays and for new-hire training).

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. We are the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, empowering you to live well. Our core values guide us to serve faithfully, never settle, be in it together, and make an impact.