Trauma Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Emergency Services- Hybrid

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Trauma Clinical Nurse Coordinator coordinates and implements activities that demonstrate the quality and value of operations in the trauma program. The role provides collaborative professional clinical nursing services with one or more Clinical Core Business Group (CCBG) member departments or programs. The coordinator supports trauma quality and performance improvement, helps evaluate trauma care processes, and works with hospital nursing staff on trauma-related education and programs. The position provides consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers through concurrent patient rounding in inpatient and outpatient settings, and responds to emergency department trauma activations during usual work hours. The role contributes to multidisciplinary improvement initiatives, peer review, data collection and analysis, trauma registry maintenance, and preparation for American College of Surgeons site review for Level II Trauma Center re-verification. It also interfaces with referring facilities to assess needs and support development of their trauma programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Ten years of clinical experience, including at least five years in specialized clinical areas related to trauma; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may substitute for experience.
Current Registered Nurse license with the State of Alaska.
Emergency Nurses Association TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) instructor status required within one year.
Knowledge of Alaskan culture.
Knowledge of collecting and interpreting data from medical records.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and concepts of disease.
Knowledge of acute trauma care management and injury prevention concepts and strategies.
Knowledge of tools and implementation of total quality management practices.
Knowledge of modern nursing principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of organizational performance measurements and quality management methods.
Knowledge of the State of Alaska EMS system, including pre-hospital, medevac, private hospital systems, and the trauma registry.
Interpersonal, independent decision-making, prioritization, workflow, leadership, delegation, and relationship-building skills.
Skill operating a personal computer and a variety of software programs.
Skill providing safe and effective nursing care, assessing patient situations, and taking effective courses of action.
Skill providing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Participate in and support quality and performance improvement activities and operations within the trauma program.
Assist with process redesign, evaluation, and monitoring of trauma care performance.
Assist with planning and implementing trauma-related education and programs collaboratively with hospital nursing staff.
Provide consultation to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on trauma care needs through concurrent patient rounding in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Respond to emergency department trauma activations occurring during usual work hours.
Collaborate in providing education and training related to approved trauma clinical guidelines and protocols.
Facilitate process improvement and work redesign for assigned Clinical Core Business Group and multidisciplinary peer review.
Participate as a member of the Trauma Clinical Core Business Group and Multidisciplinary Trauma QAI Peer Review team.
Assist with developing multidisciplinary initiatives and plans of care to improve clinical operations and trauma-related programs.
Participate in hospital meetings to improve trauma patient care processes.
Collect and analyze patient care outcome data, recommend changes, and work with referring facilities to evaluate their needs and assist with trauma program development.
Participate in collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and reporting ANMC trauma activity data.
Assist with maintaining the trauma registry.
Support and participate in ongoing preparation for the ACS site review for Level II Trauma Center re-verification.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through pre-tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
401(a) retirement plan with employer matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions, and possible annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC, with optional additional coverage available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility with classrooms for early child development and preschool.
Employee Assistance Program offering support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts at Alaska Pacific University for employees and eligible dependents.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.