Registered Nurse RN Trauma Program Manager

Banner Health•Sterling, CO

4d•$46 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Trauma Program Manager leads and sustains Level III Trauma services at Sterling Regional MedCenter, serving northeastern Colorado. The position promotes optimal care of injured patients through leadership, coordination, and development of specialized-service processes. It works with the Trauma Medical Director, organizational leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and improve quality of care and program operations across the continuum of care. The role also oversees compliance with local, state, and national verification and designation requirements, including those of the American College of Surgeons and state agencies. The manager oversees daily trauma program operations, trauma-specific quality and performance improvement activities, program data processes, and relevant committee work. The position supports trauma-team education, community education and prevention, program development, and assigned staff and budget responsibilities. It is a highly matrixed leadership role requiring collaboration and influence across services and specialties, critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
BLS certification, or specialized life support certification depending on specialty.
Current TNCC certification.
At least five years of clinical experience in a high-acuity patient-care area, including experience related to the clinical specialty, such as trauma, pediatric trauma, or burn care for burn-specific programs.
At least two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Complete the American Trauma Society (ATS) TPM course and TOPIC course within six months of hire.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Proficient interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including professional interaction with individuals and public organizations.
Ability to provide departmental leadership, training, and staff development.

Nice To Haves

Trauma experience in a Level I, II, or III designated trauma setting is highly preferred.
ATCN certification is preferred; instructor status in TNCC and/or ATCN is highly desired.
Additional certifications specific to the clinical specialty.
Prior experience and knowledge of healthcare program design, development, and implementation.
Previous trauma coordinator or trauma program manager experience, or pediatric or burn experience as applicable.
Knowledge of performance improvement and trauma registry data.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of the trauma program and evaluate trauma services across the care continuum with the Trauma Medical Director and organizational leaders.
Maintain knowledge of national accreditation and state regulatory requirements; oversee the program and evaluate compliance across the continuum of care.
Represent the department at management and leadership meetings and local or regional trauma-related meetings.
Maintain a trauma-specific quality program to improve clinical care, processes, and systems in alignment with service-line expectations and national standards.
Coordinate relevant committee meetings and ensure documentation is complete and maintained.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members on quality of care, program development, and improvement opportunities.
Oversee trauma data processes, including collection, validation, and reporting; develop understanding of inclusion criteria, injury scoring systems, data definitions, and benchmarking programs such as NTDB/TQIP as applicable.
Provide accurate statistical and quality data, including evaluation and validation from benchmarking programs.
Facilitate trauma-team education, including program orientation and internal and external education based on identified needs.
Oversee community education and prevention programs and participate in system-supported initiatives and activities.
Assist with departmental budget development and manage assigned staff as applicable.
Suggest process improvements for adult Level III trauma centers or pediatric trauma centers, influence change, and reduce variances that could interfere with meeting ACS or state requirements.
Influence patient care and outcomes across the continuum by collaborating with clinical staff, leadership, physicians, patients, external agencies, and other healthcare facilities.