Trauma Stroke Program Coordinator

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is seeking a Trauma & Stroke Program Coordinator to provide leadership for the development and ongoing operations of the Trauma and Stroke Programs.

About the role

This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period) position. You will coordinate and monitor the trauma and stroke service, ensuring continual improvement through strategic planning initiatives. The role involves both independent work and collaboration with System Trauma and Stroke Program leaders, other site coordinators, and healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent coordination to facilitate and evaluate delivery of care, ensuring trauma and stroke-specific standards and regulations are met.
• Coordinate trauma and stroke care, including planning and implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines, and monitor adherence to standards and policies.
• Collaborate with Trauma and Stroke Medical Directors and Program Manager to develop, implement, and evaluate multidisciplinary, patient-outcome-focused process improvement plans.
• Serve as the coordinator for identifying, investigating, reporting, and following up on incidents and quality issues within the trauma and stroke programs while maintaining confidentiality.
• Partner with Trauma and Stroke Medical Directors to monitor and mentor providers in overall clinical performance and documentation.
• Develop and plan the Trauma and Stroke Committee’s agenda and quality initiatives in coordination with program leadership, per MDH and TJC program requirements.
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in trauma and stroke care, ensuring a consistent, excellent customer experience.
• Respond to all trauma and stroke activations when scheduled.
• Act as a liaison for EMS agencies and the community.

Requirements

• Current State of Minnesota RN License.
• Two (2) or more years of critical care nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Qualifications

• Preferred: BSN degree.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in critical care.
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) preferred or willingness to obtain within 24 months.
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) preferred or willingness to obtain within 24 months.
• NIHSS Stroke Certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification, or willingness to attain within six months of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off (PTO) and a short-term disability bank.
• Retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Early access to earned wages.
• Voluntary insurance options and resources to support financial and personal well-being.

Pay

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If eligible, a sign-on bonus may be offered based on the approved program at the time of the offer.