Director of Trauma Program - Walton Beach, FL (Full Time, Direct Hire)
About The Position
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced trauma services leader to direct and advance a comprehensive Level II Trauma Program . This is a non-traditional nursing leadership role with a strong focus on operations, strategy, quality, and financial performance , reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer . The Director of Trauma Program serves as the subject matter expert across the trauma continuum, ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for a trauma professional who thrives in a high-impact, system-level leadership position.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of recent (within the past year) leadership experience in an acute care trauma setting
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certification: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required within 30 days of hire
- Expertise & Skills: Deep subject matter expertise in trauma services Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to work collaboratively across clinical and administrative teams
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership Coordinate and optimize trauma patient care across the full continuum Align hospital trauma services with local and regional trauma systems
- Performance Improvement & Registry Management Oversee the trauma registry to support research, trend analysis, and performance improvement initiatives Lead trauma performance improvement (PI) activities and data-driven decision-making
- Quality & Clinical Oversight Develop and monitor quality indicators, audits, and case reviews Analyze trends and outcomes to ensure compliance with trauma standards and best practices
- Operations & Financial Management Monitor financial performance, resource utilization, and operational efficiency of the Trauma Center Support budgeting, staffing, and process improvement initiatives
- Accreditation & Compliance Lead trauma center verification and re-verification processes Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Daily Program Operations Provide oversight for a team of approximately 8 FTEs Conduct rounds, collaborate with trauma surgeons and emergency department leadership Address operational and patient care concerns as they arise
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis
- Retirement: 401(k) with 100% employer match (3%–9% based on years of service) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and professional certification support
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including free telemedicine and medical transportation services
- Family Support: Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, and childcare/eldercare referral services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
