Trauma Coordinator (RN)

Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX

About The Position

The Trauma Coordinator, a registered nurse, organizes the services and systems needed to provide multidisciplinary care to injured patients and manages, promotes, evaluates, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program. In collaboration with trauma team physicians, subspecialists, nursing, and ancillary services, the coordinator provides direction for patient care across the continuum. The role promotes optimal trauma care through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement. The coordinator is responsible for the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs, and works with outside agencies, including EMS and regulatory agencies. The coordinator’s involvement spans pre-hospital care, the emergency department, admission, and discharge, transfer to a higher level of care, rehabilitation, or death. The role also establishes and maintains communication among departments and individuals involved in trauma patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current State Board of Nurse Examiners RN license.
Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintenance of certification.
Current ACLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintenance of certification.
Current PALS (AHA) or ENPC certification upon hire and maintenance of certification.
TNCC required.
At least three years of experience in emergency nursing and care of trauma patients.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize services and systems for multidisciplinary care of injured patients.
Manage, promote, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.
Provide direction for patient care across the continuum in collaboration with trauma team physicians, subspecialists, nursing, and ancillary services.
Promote optimal trauma care through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities.
Oversee the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs.
Work with outside agencies, including EMS and regulatory agencies.
Support coordinated trauma care from pre-hospital services and emergency department treatment through admission and subsequent disposition.
Establish and maintain communication among departments and individuals involved in trauma patient care.