PI RN Trauma Coordinator - Days - FT - Orange

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Effectively coordinates all aspects of the trauma performance improvement and patient safety processes including systems and peer review processes. The P.I. Coordinator will be responsible for the maintenance of processes related to multidisciplinary trauma peer review and internal trauma systems issues including case reviews, identification of issues (provider and system), tracking and trending of complications/audit filters/issues, and maintenance of appropriate files and data systems. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and problem solving skills. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of trauma hospital PIPS requirements, the trauma standard of care across the continuum and the operations of the hospital trauma system.

Requirements

Understanding of continuous quality improvement principles and concepts
Must have demonstrated prior work experience multitasking in a fast paced environment
Minimum of 3-5 years clinical trauma nursing experience, e.g., emergency department, operating room, surgical-trauma intensive care unit
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to influence, persuade and interact effectively with a wide variety of audiences, including community leaders, physicians, patients and families
Computer skill and experience using MSOffice products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and information systems in general, with the ability to manage and produce charts, tables, and graphs
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment in all situations
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

experience using CQI tools and techniques strongly preferred
Current Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, CPHQ
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Responsibilities

Coordinates all aspects of the trauma performance improvement and patient safety processes including systems and peer review processes.
Responsible for the maintenance of processes related to multidisciplinary trauma peer review and internal trauma systems issues including case reviews, identification of issues (provider and system), tracking and trending of complications/audit filters/issues, and maintenance of appropriate files and data systems.
Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and problem solving skills.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of trauma hospital PIPS requirements, the trauma standard of care across the continuum and the operations of the hospital trauma system.