Manager of Trauma Services

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Indio, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services and in collaboration with the Medical Director(s) of Trauma and Critical Care Services, the Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the injured patient. The Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director in carrying out the educational, clinical, research, administrative, and outreach activities of the trauma program. Demographic information limited Patient Health Information as related to job function.

The Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse, working in conjunction with the Director of Emergency Services and the Trauma Medical Director, assists the trauma program in monitoring all aspects of care. This position will ensure that all guidelines and protocols are consistent with the care being provided. The Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse identifies opportunities for improvement and manages the performance improvement program. The Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse is responsible for: Meeting Riverside County Trauma Center Standards as well as The Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons standards, complying with all state and federal regulations, complying with corporate and hospital policy and procedures, managing patient information, promoting teamwork and positive customer service.

Is actively involved, cross trained and able to perform back up in the following duties:

Attends hospital, Tenet, Medical Staff, Department meetings as assigned.
Meet hospital wide and department specific competencies.
Participates willingly in Department/Hospital process improvement plans.
Ensures confidentiality with patient and physician information and demonstrates understanding of HIPAA.

Requirements

• Results-driven leader.
• Innovative and experienced healthcare leader.
• Understanding of HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-trained and able to perform back-up duties.

Responsibilities

• Organization of services and systems for the multidisciplinary approach to the care of the injured patient.
• Collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director in carrying out educational, clinical, research, administrative, and outreach activities of the trauma program.
• Monitoring all aspects of care in conjunction with the Director of Emergency Services and the Trauma Medical Director.
• Ensuring guidelines and protocols are consistent with the care being provided.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and managing the performance improvement program.
• Meeting Riverside County Trauma Center Standards, The Joint Commission standards, and American College of Surgeons standards.
• Complying with all state and federal regulations.
• Complying with corporate and hospital policy and procedures.
• Managing patient information.
• Promoting teamwork and positive customer service.
• Attending hospital, Tenet, Medical Staff, and Department meetings as assigned.
• Meeting hospital wide and department specific competencies.
• Participating willingly in Department/Hospital process improvement plans.
• Ensuring confidentiality with patient and physician information and demonstrating understanding of HIPAA.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed