Pediatric Trauma/Burn Program Coordinator (80 hours per pay period)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

Responsible for providing leadership, program development and coordination between providers, staff and patients for a defined population. Acts as a primary liaison between the operations team, internal stakeholders and key community partners. In conjunction with internal departments and disciplines, coordinates community outreach programs, including screening and health promotion activities, and education. The position may include direct patient care in the role of care coordination for a defined population. Ongoing collaboration with providers, staff, quality, regulatory and reimbursing agencies are required for optimal care coordination across the continuum. Position requires knowledge and ability to research evidence-based practices analyze and interpret data to make program recommendations and improve population outcomes. The Trauma Program Manager is a registered nurse with expertise in trauma nursing practice who is responsible for the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Pediatric Trauma Program The Trauma Program Manager is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and works both independently and in collaboration with multidisciplinary health care teams and management staff This position assumes day-to-day responsibility for process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, registry, and injury prevention staff The Trauma Program Manager is considered a technical expert in the trauma field and is responsible for oversight of a highly complex patient population and program Activities associated with this role have organizational, local, regional, state, and national impact The Trauma Program Manager is responsible for directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program and works closely with others to promote education and research This position is responsible for communication of resource needs across multiple departments Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data outcomes

Requirements

• ADN or BSN degree from an accredited school of Nursing
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in the acute care setting
• Current Nursing License with the appropriate board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

• BSN or CNS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership
• Program development
• Coordination between providers, staff and patients for a defined population
• Acts as a primary liaison between the operations team, internal stakeholders and key community partners
• Coordinates community outreach programs, including screening and health promotion activities, and education
• Direct patient care in the role of care coordination for a defined population
• Ongoing collaboration with providers, staff, quality, regulatory and reimbursing agencies
• Research evidence-based practices analyze and interpret data to make program recommendations and improve population outcomes
• Responsible for the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the Pediatric Trauma Program
• Responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients
• Process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, registry, and injury prevention staff
• Directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program
• Communication of resource needs across multiple departments
• Coordination and facilitation of performance improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data outcomes

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees