Pediatric Trauma Program Coordinator

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program with a primary focus on performance improvement and patient safety. Through collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director, this individual is responsible for the execution of Trauma Center operations related to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) Standards, trauma performance improvement activities, community outreach activities, EMS collaboration, research activities (if applicable), and staff development activities.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree in Nursing required. Masters preferred.
• RN Licensure in PA required.
• ACLS/PALS/TNCC or ATCN training required within a 1 year of hire.
• Three to five years related experience in trauma systems, pediatrics, management, quality, and clinical practice.
• Three to five years experience in either ER, Critical Care, or floor that takes care of trauma patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability in personnel and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the trauma program lead representative in managing daily operations of trauma in a systematic manner to improve operational effectiveness and ensure quality of services.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of trauma services.
• Leads in the development, implementation and evaluation policies, procedures, performance improvement activities, clinical management guidelines, and CME compliance as per the PTSF Standards for Trauma Center Accreditation.
• Collaborates with the Trauma Program Medical Director in managing all aspect of the trauma program.
• Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of the pediatric trauma service procedures, performance improvement activities, and clinical management guidelines as it pertains to trauma patients.
• Establishes and maintains the provision of outstanding customer service as a performance expectation for all trauma staff.
• Initiate actions, new approaches, policies, and programs to facilitate continual improvement of trauma services.
• Establishes a presence of leadership and develop effective working relationships with administration and medical, hospital and nursing staff.
• Establishes increased presence in the trauma community on a local, regional, and national level as evidenced by increased participation on committees and attendance at meetings.

What This Job Offers

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