Coordinator Trauma - ECC Trauma

CHRISTUS Health • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Coordinator Trauma serves as a Trauma Performance Improvement subject matter expert and provides consultation and support to the Trauma Manager, Director, and Trauma Medical Director. The role facilitates trauma performance improvement activities, supports review of trauma cases, documents opportunities for improvement, and helps ensure action plans are completed and sustained. The coordinator also contributes to trauma education, injury prevention, outreach, and disaster response activities as directed. The position requires effective communication, accountability, critical thinking, chart abstraction, data interpretation, continuous learning, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Two years of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care area is required; experience within a designated or verified trauma center is preferred.
• Experience implementing performance improvement processes and/or initiatives is required.
• RN license in the state of employment or compact RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is required.
• PALS certification is required, or ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC or ATCN certification is required upon hire.
• The Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) is required within 12 months of hire.
• An Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) is required within 12 months of hire.
• An ICD-10 course in trauma is required within 12 months of hire and must be renewed every five years.
• All required certifications for the position must be obtained within the designated time frame under the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to think critically, perform chart abstraction, and integrate and interpret data from diverse sources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or another related field preferred.
• Clinical experience within a designated or verified trauma center preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Participate in regional, state, and/or national trauma organizations and committees as directed.
• Apply knowledge of ACS and State Designation Department criteria for trauma center performance improvement processes.
• Use trauma-related audit filters required by verifying and designating authorities to facilitate data collection, analysis, and primary review, identifying opportunities to improve trauma patient care.
• Complete case review documents for all cases requiring secondary or higher reviews.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Director and Manager to prepare documents for Trauma Program meetings.
• Document improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and track progress and event resolution in the Trauma Registry.
• Monitor for sustained improvement over time and compliance with established trauma practice management guidelines.
• Provide education, ensure loop closure, prepare reports, present outcomes, and participate in continuous improvement projects related to the Trauma Program.
• Report identified quality-of-care concerns, including sentinel events, deaths, transfers, and other events identified in the Trauma Programs Performance Improvement Plan.
• Assist the Trauma Director and Manager with developing and implementing injury prevention programs as directed.
• Participate in hospital and regional disaster efforts as directed.
• Participate in internal and external trauma prevention and outreach committees as directed.
• Incorporate CHRISTUS values when working with peers and other members of the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively with families, patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Independently complete projects and assignments on time, demonstrating accountability and responsibility.
• Attend in-services and continuing education reflecting current methodology supported by evidence-based practice.
• Think critically and perform chart abstraction; integrate and interpret data from diverse sources and address issues of moderate to high complexity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time