About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Registered Nurse M-F 8-5 1. The Trauma and Burn Service Department scope of service is to provide a professional and supportive trauma and burn care delivery system that assists the patient in achieving and maintaining an optimal level of wellness and health. 2. Provides oversight and facilitation of the optimal care of the trauma and burn patient throughout the continuum of care. 3. Responsible for monitoring and implementing standards set by the American College of Surgeons, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the American Burn Association to maintain four distinct centers: Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center, Pediatric Trauma and the Geriatric Trauma Centers (as a subset of the Level 1 Trauma Center) 4. Establish and maintain the efficient operation of the trauma and burn registry, entering and analyzing registry data, ensuring data quality; planning, organizing, and coordinating professional meetings. 5. Assumes responsibility for data collection, both abstracting and analyzing, data entry, and data completion for the trauma and burn injured patients. 6. Completes data submission to national, state, and regional agencies as set by the trauma and burn standards. 7. Utilizes collected trauma data for performance improvement and prevention activities. 8. Maintains set standards for data collection and entry as established by the National Trauma Data Set (NTDS) and National Burn Repository (NBR). 9. Proficient computer skills. 10. Reports to the Director of the Trauma and Burn Service Department and Assistant Director/PI Coordinator. 11. Services include: o Performance Improvement o Outreach and Education o Injury Prevention o Trauma and Burn Registry o Emergency Preparedness 12. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently while managing a heavy workload. Additionally, must build relationships and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, systems and processes. Qualifications: Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License Specialty Certification Preferred Within 1 year must obtain TNCC, ATCN and ABLS Certification. Instructor status desired. BSN required or must obtain within 3 years. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Requirements

  • Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing
  • Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • BSN required or must obtain within 3 years.
  • Must be able to work independently while managing a heavy workload.
  • Must build relationships and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, systems and processes.

Nice To Haves

  • Specialty Certification Preferred
  • Within 1 year must obtain TNCC, ATCN and ABLS Certification. Instructor status desired.

Responsibilities

  • Provides oversight and facilitation of the optimal care of the trauma and burn patient throughout the continuum of care.
  • Responsible for monitoring and implementing standards set by the American College of Surgeons, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the American Burn Association to maintain four distinct centers: Level 1 Trauma Center, Regional Burn Center, Pediatric Trauma and the Geriatric Trauma Centers (as a subset of the Level 1 Trauma Center)
  • Establish and maintain the efficient operation of the trauma and burn registry, entering and analyzing registry data, ensuring data quality; planning, organizing, and coordinating professional meetings.
  • Assumes responsibility for data collection, both abstracting and analyzing, data entry, and data completion for the trauma and burn injured patients.
  • Completes data submission to national, state, and regional agencies as set by the trauma and burn standards.
  • Utilizes collected trauma data for performance improvement and prevention activities.
  • Maintains set standards for data collection and entry as established by the National Trauma Data Set (NTDS) and National Burn Repository (NBR).

Benefits

  • Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
  • On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
  • Discounted Pharmacy Cost
  • Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
  • Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
  • PTO & Extended Illness
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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