Director Trauma Program

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Trauma Research Director promotes quality care through the coordination and development of research and education. The Research Director promotes advancement of research and innovation in trauma and acute care and is an expert in clinical research. The Trauma Program Director (TPD), under the direction of the Vice President of Business Development, is responsible for managing the trauma program with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD). The TPD, in collaboration with the TMD, is responsible for assuring all Trauma Center verification standards are met as required by the Texas Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Services. The TPD is responsible for complete operational function, program assessment, planning, organizing, implementation, performance improvement, education, and marketing communications. This position will function as a role model in the use of the nursing process and develops, introduces, and evaluates new approaches to trauma nursing practice. In addition to complete operational responsibilities, the TPD is responsible for compliance and maintain the standards of care of the trauma patient as set by state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies. The TPD position requires high-level communication skills in both oral and written form, frequent interaction with physicians and senior administration is necessary and required. The position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course certification.
• TNCC Instructor certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course, or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in a trauma center preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience in an Emergency Department, ICU, or Critical Care area.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for monitoring and improving the financial performance and resource utilization of the Trauma Center.
• Perform strategic planning and coordinate optimal care of trauma patients across the care continuum.
• Coordinate efforts between local and regional trauma systems.
• Monitor clinical processes, outcomes, and system issues related to the quality of care provided.
• Develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews to identify trends and events.
• Design the trauma registry to facilitate performance improvement activities, trend reports, and research while protecting confidentiality.
• Manage the processes for verification and re-verification for the Trauma Center.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree