RN Program Specialist - Injury Prevention

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

About The Position

The RN Program Specialist works collaboratively with trauma providers, healthcare professionals, staff, and community members to improve trauma care and promote injury prevention across age groups in the community and surrounding areas. The role analyzes and synthesizes data to support clinical decision-making and business and strategic initiatives, and coordinates educational activities for orientation and ongoing training. It uses trauma registry data to develop strategies for reducing the burden of injury. The position establishes relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners, supports optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis, and works with stakeholders to gather feedback and share results. It requires a strong clinical background, effective communication and education skills, independent workload planning, adaptability, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Grant-related duties may include supporting post-award activities, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing contracts, preparing progress reports, and checking closed grants for completeness. Other duties and specific program responsibilities may vary according to departmental needs and area of focus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
At least three years of clinical experience related to the specialty, such as trauma, oncology, research, or critical care.
Current, unencumbered RN license with the applicable State Board of Nursing, and/or multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain department-specific competencies and certifications related to the specialty.
Strong clinical background.
Ability to educate others effectively and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and schedule daily workload independently and adapt to a changing environment.
Strong public relations, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate across organizational levels and functions and maintain internal and external working relationships.
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems effectively.
Proficiency with computer software and strong personal and professional commitment.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited nursing program, including programs accredited by AACN, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with trauma providers, healthcare staff, and community members to improve trauma care and promote injury prevention.
Analyze and synthesize data to support clinical decision-making and business and strategic initiatives.
Use trauma registry data to develop strategies to reduce the burden of injury in the community.
Coordinate education associated with orientation and ongoing training.
Establish working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners, including internal and external stakeholders.
Promote optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis.
Understand and apply regulations related to data collection, submission, and documentation.
Gather feedback from stakeholders and disseminate results.
Analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and help obtain decisions on resolutions.
Plan and schedule daily workload independently while remaining accountable to the department and organization.
Perform grant administration activities as applicable, including post-award support, maintaining grant and contract files, reviewing contracts, preparing progress reports, and reviewing closed grants for completeness.
Perform other duties related to program needs and area of focus.