Trauma Nurse Clinician, RN
About The Position
St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service! The clinician is responsible for performing an integral role in case management of patients admitted to the Trauma Service, evaluates trauma care of trauma patients. identifies issues related to trauma care, responds to trauma codes while in house, coordinates quality improvement activities with the Trauma Pl coordinator and Trauma Program Manager, participates in trauma education and assists the Trauma Program Manager with the Trauma Accreditation process. This position requires evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of trauma nursing, expert knowledge of trauma systems, case management, quality improvement, knowledge of adult learning theories, computer database experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be self-directed.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current TNCC certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of trauma nursing
- expert knowledge of trauma systems
- case management
- quality improvement
- knowledge of adult learning theories
- computer database experience
- excellent interpersonal skills
- the ability to be self-directed
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous experience with Trauma Accreditation Process (ACS, OHS) preferred
- Previous experience with Quality Improvement Process preferred
Responsibilities
- performing an integral role in case management of patients admitted to the Trauma Service
- evaluates trauma care of trauma patients
- identifies issues related to trauma care
- responds to trauma codes while in house
- coordinates quality improvement activities with the Trauma Pl coordinator and Trauma Program Manager
- participates in trauma education
- assists the Trauma Program Manager with the Trauma Accreditation process
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
