Trauma Coordinator

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Departmental Director and Chief Nursing Officer the Trauma Program Coordinator (TPC) is responsible for assisting and managing appropriate emergent care for the trauma patient throughout the healthcare continuum. Provides ongoing assessment of care provided to all trauma patients by participating in Performance Improvement activities and Case Management. The TPC manages the trauma program on a daily basis and is responsible for data submission/distribution/report generation to/ for the Texas Department of State Health Service EMS/Trauma Reporting Systems as required. The TPC is responsible for abstraction and data collection/entry, analysis and application to performance standards of the trauma program. The TPC is responsible for the program development, oversight and management ie: coordination of the clinical, educational, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all components of the Trauma Program. Collaborates with all healthcare professionals to establish the standards of trauma care, which are current with the American College of Surgeons and Level IV designation requirements from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Responsible for developing, directing, coordinating and implementing trauma care policies and procedures governing trauma care nursing. The TPC acts as a resource person and consultant to all patient care areas regarding nursing care, problem solving, identification, and correction of problems as related to the trauma patient. Responsible for directing the Trauma Performance Improvement components required to maintain Level IV designation. Assesses needs, evaluates alternatives and recommends physical facilities, equipment and supplies for trauma care delivery. Responsible for maintain effective lines of communication with the Texas Department of Health EMS/Trauma Services, Jefferson County and surrounding area EMS systems and Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council-R, and the East Texas Gulf Coast Trauma Advisory Council RAC-R. The TPC performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience of 4-5 years in an Emergency Department.
• Current RN licensure in the state of Texas.
• BSN required, Masters Preferred
• Certification level courses (ACLS, BLS, NRP, etc.) as per department specific competencies.
• Successful completion of Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course, or equivalent, within 12 months of hire date.
• Abbreviated injury scoring (AIS) Course completion required within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• ENPC and TNCC Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the Trauma Performance improvement Program.
• Develop and maintain the trauma registry-inclusive of data abstraction/coding, and required submission to the Texas Trauma Registry
• Develop and implement a trauma education program for all hospital staff involved in the care of trauma patients.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the Trauma Program.
• Participate in regional public education programs 6. Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of the components of the Trauma Program. These include, but are not limited to: a) Trauma Performance Improvement b) Trauma Registry c) Trauma clinical Practice d) Trauma Education e) Trauma Injury Prevention and Community Outreach
• Conduct meetings with Trauma Program and hospital departments
• Act as a liaison with the community and regional EMS Providers
• Participates in a leadership role in emergency management.
• Participates in a leadership role within the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time