Adult Trauma Program Manager - TMC

Memorial Hermann Health System

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Trauma Program works collaboratively with key stakeholders including process owners, organization leaders and physicians. They are responsible for trauma related performance improvement, injury prevention, education, research, outreach and trauma registry operations. This individual also must be able to synthesize and quantify relevant trauma data for quality improvement. The Manager works with the Trauma Medical Director and senior facility leadership in preparing for and maintaining designation by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Bachelors degree or educational plan to complete degree
Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing; PALS or the Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Five (5) years of clinical trauma care in the hospital setting and three (3) of progressive supervisory/management experience
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently, and in collaboration with groups
Knowledge of computer software including: word, excel, power-point and outlook programs
Understanding of trauma scoring scales to include AIS and ISS
Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.

Nice To Haves

Previous Trauma Program Management Experience
Trauma I or Trauma II Experience

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operations of the Trauma department.
Monitoring the quality of patient care delivered throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
Collaborating with hospital unit leadership to develop performance improvement projects and education as needs are identified.
Collaborating with the facility’s Trauma Service to ensure successful case reviews at the multidisciplinary level designed to improve the quality of trauma care.
Ensuring designation and/or verification requirements stipulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the American College of Surgeon are achieved or maintained.
Collaborating with leaders to develop corrective action plan if gaps are identified and communicates the deficiencies and action plan to upper administration.
Overseeing and participating in community outreach and trauma injury prevention.
Demonstrating evidence of participation in trauma committees at the Memorial Hermann System level and the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council level. Participation in state and national trauma organizations is strongly encouraged.
Ensuring safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promoting individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Other duties as assigned.