Nursing Director of Trauma Program

Crafted Staff • Fort Walton Beach, FL

4d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead and elevate the Trauma Program at a hospital-level in Fort Walton Beach. The Nursing Director of Trauma Program is responsible for:

Providing strategic and operational leadership for trauma services
Overseeing trauma registry management, quality improvement, education, and research initiatives
Ensuring alignment with national trauma standards and accreditation requirements
Collaborating with surgeons, Emergency Department leadership, and hospital executives to deliver exceptional trauma care

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of recent (within the last year) acute care Trauma leadership experience (e.g., Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification within 30 days of start date
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the trauma program: staff coordination, performance monitoring, and resource management
• Maintain and analyze trauma registry data to support compliance, accreditation, and research goals
• Drive quality improvement through case reviews, audits, and performance trends
• Coordinate trauma center verification and re-verification processes
• Promote trauma education, community outreach, and staff development
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and advocate for evidence-based trauma care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, PTO, and paid family leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree