RN Trauma Clinical Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health•Grapevine, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Grapevine be part of something better! Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. You'll assist the Trauma Manager, provide patient care, and maintain high standards through data registry. Collaborate with team members to ensure excellent patient care and help achieve program goals. Your role is vital for positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

A deep understanding of trauma care vocabulary and best practices is crucial.
Possession of substantial knowledge and proficiency in nursing and patient care protocols and procedures is vital.
Knowing legal rules, standards, and guidelines from certifying organizations and hospitals is crucial for every department.
Extensive medical term knowledge is needed.
Proficiency in medication management, understanding of physical and physiological drug effects, and potential adverse reactions are essential.
Commitment to medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights is expected.
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing for clear and effective dialogue, are needed.
Interpersonal skills for interaction with a broad range of stakeholders are a must.
Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
Skillful in understanding, optimizing, and recording complex processes.
Expected skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling, electronic medical documentation, and email navigation in computers.
BSN RN
3 years' experience 1 year of which in ICU
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required before or within 30 days of starting a new job
Trauma Outcomes & Performance (TOPIC): TOPIC within 1 year of hire
Emergency Nrs Pediatric (ENPC), Pedi Adv Life Support (PALS): PALS within 30 days or ENPC within 180 days of hire
RN- Advanced Trauma Care (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): TNCC or ATCN within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

Be part of multidisciplinary trauma rounds alongside physicians, aiming to enhance patient care and spotting any quality issues.
Educate patients, their families, and staff as required, and act as a point of connection between patients and their families.
Oversee trauma care at all stages, noting any complications, departures from care standards, mortalities, or specific hospital audit filters.
Use electronic health record system, transfer log, and activation log to find trauma patients. Help collect data for Trauma Registry.
Carry out concurrent reviews of patient charts and stick to departmental deadlines for review completion.
We need your help with Performance Improvement projects and want you involved in the American College of Surgeons.
Help with identifying hospital education needs. Attend Trauma courses. Opportunity to become an instructor.
Engage in regional trauma committee programs, like the Regional Advisory Council and GETAC, as needed.
Help the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Physicians by identifying, developing, and presenting research initiatives.