Market Trauma Program Manager

Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in trauma program management.
• Knowledge of state and national trauma requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in trauma nursing.
• Experience with performance improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with trauma registries and data management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated trauma system resource across the market, coordinating efforts to align facility-level programs with current Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and ACS-COT standards.
• Provide leadership in trauma quality improvement initiatives and assist facilities with trauma PIPS (Performance Improvement and Patient Safety) processes, audits, case reviews, and tracking of action plans.
• Facilitate data integrity across trauma registries and ensure alignment with NTDB inclusion criteria and state reporting requirements.
• Support the development and standardization of trauma policies, protocols, and education programs throughout the market.
• Work collaboratively with TPMs at each facility to support their role in monitoring trauma care across the continuum, from pre-hospital to post-discharge.
• Coordinate trauma training initiatives and ensure compliance with training requirements, including TNCC or ATCN, ENPC or PALS, ACLS, and trauma performance improvement coursework.
• Participate as a trauma leader in community outreach, regional advisory council activities, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Monitor TPM hours at each facility and support each site in meeting staffing and trauma readiness requirements.
• Participate on nurse staffing committees as required by TAC 157.126.
• Serve as a clinical consultant and mentor to hospital trauma leadership within the market.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree