Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Performance

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

The Trauma Process Improvement Nurse works in conjunction with the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director to monitor all aspects of trauma care. In collaboration with the Trauma Administrative Team, the nurse ensures guidelines and protocols are consistent with care provided, identifies opportunities for improvement, and manages the trauma performance improvement program. The role supports compliance with Riverside County Trauma Center, Joint Commission, American College of Surgeons, state and federal, corporate, and hospital standards and policies. It also involves managing patient information, promoting teamwork and positive customer service, maintaining trauma registry data, conducting chart reviews, and preparing cases for multidisciplinary peer review.

Requirements

Current California RN license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certificate.
Bachelor's degree.
At least five years of trauma nursing experience or equivalent.
ED Trauma or Trauma ICU experience.
Trauma Registrar certification (CSTR or CAISS), or ability to obtain it within three years of hire.
Ability to work productively in a fast-paced, changing environment and with minimum supervision.
Proficiency with computer hardware, trauma registry software, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to abstract data from database software into spreadsheet formats.
Ability to create and deliver data presentations to groups with varied needs.
Initiative and creativity in problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of trauma statistical reports, peer review, performance improvement, injury prevention, and epidemiology.

Responsibilities

Participate in a state or national clinical organization pertaining to trauma registry.
Identify eligible trauma patients for entry into the hospital trauma registry and abstract data from their medical records.
Complete, verify, and validate trauma registry data according to current local, state, and national standards.
Assist with preparation for American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Level II Trauma Center verification or reverification and Riverside County EMS Agency trauma surveys.
Analyze trauma data and provide routine and ad hoc reports on trauma statistics, performance improvement, patient safety audits, trends, loop closure, and improvement opportunities.
Support performance improvement meetings, trauma operational meetings, education, financial analysis, trauma audit committees, trauma coordinating care committees, external oversight, and trauma research through data analysis and reporting.
Assign and score injuries using AIS and ICD-9 or equivalent systems; assign E-codes and collect and code data on procedures and complications.
Design, implement, and test user interfaces and reports for database applications.
Develop and report trauma audit filter information to the Trauma Operational Committee and Trauma PI Committee as appropriate.
Ensure loop closure on identified issues and maintain tracking systems for case review, audit filters, performance improvement, and peer review reports.
Establish and maintain databases used to test new and modified applications; modify and maintain database structures and methods as needed.
Monitor data security and maintain the integrity and reliability of database systems.
Perform chart reviews for trauma patients meeting PI or peer review criteria and prepare cases for multidisciplinary peer review meetings.
Submit required data elements to the Riverside County trauma registry and submit data to approved local, regional, and national trauma registries as approved by the Trauma Program Manager.
Maintain confidentiality of patient care and business matters and meet production and quality standards within established time requirements.
Attend required orientation and training seminars and perform other duties as assigned by the Trauma Program Manager.