Assistant Trauma Coordinator - Trauma Services - Days - FT - Orange

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Position Summary: The Assistant Trauma Coordinator oversees the collection of trauma patient data information relating to the UCI Medical Center Trauma Service. Will use the Process Improvement Structure to resolve identified problems and enhance trauma patient care and trauma systems operations. Utilizes coding knowledge to abstract data from patient records for analysis and trending. Participates in clinical education for physicians, nurses and pre-hospital personnel, as well as education to the public.

Requirements

Understanding of performance improvement processes
Strong communication skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data
Minimum 5 years of experience caring for trauma patients in either the Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Department
Good organization skills and ability to prioritize assignments
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ACLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Supp
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

MSN Degree
Knowledge of trauma registry usage and injury coding

Responsibilities

Oversees the collection of trauma patient data information relating to the UCI Medical Center Trauma Service.
Uses the Process Improvement Structure to resolve identified problems and enhance trauma patient care and trauma systems operations.
Utilizes coding knowledge to abstract data from patient records for analysis and trending.
Participates in clinical education for physicians, nurses and pre-hospital personnel, as well as education to the public.