Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Emergency - Full Time Days

Trinity Health • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence. We are looking to hire a Trauma Coordinator, RN in our Emergency Department!

Requirements

• Current RN license: BSN required.
• TNCC Instructor certification (or obtain within 1 year of hire).
• Nursing certification (or obtain within 1 year of hire).
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Minimum of 2 years of trauma/critical care nursing experience.
• EMS experience desired.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience and competency with e-mail and a variety of web-based programs.
• Willingness and ability to update and increase skills as needed.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
• Displays effective communication with a polite, compassionate, and caring attitude.
• Demonstrates customer friendly behaviors and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Represents Mercy One Dubuque at Iowa trauma meetings.
• Develops multidisciplinary trauma educational programs.
• Works closely with the Trauma Program Medical Director to develop a quality trauma program.
• Develops a quality improvement plan utilizing the trauma registry and concurrent patient review.
• Addresses quality issues with nurses, physicians and EMS involved in the continuum of trauma care.
• Maintains the trauma registry.
• Coordinates and acts as a resource in injury prevention activities.
• Teaches TNCC and acts as course director of the TNCC program.
• Organizes and coordinates Trauma Committee meetings.
• Assists in the ED when needed to help with patient flow.
• Shares trauma, EMS and PEDS data with ED staff and physicians.
• Liaises between Mercy One and EMS to create a strong working relationship.
• Audits EMS charts to find trends that may need to be addressed.
• Provides EMS data to other departments as needed.
• Works with Stroke Coordinator to improve pre-hospital care for patients.
• Assists EMS Medical Directors with the review of quality data.
• Coordinates the Dubuque County Drug Box Exchange Program.
• Provides education to ED staff on new or changing EMS practices.
• Acts as a resource to ED staff regarding HazMat and decontamination practices.
• Participates in pediatric performance improvement activities.
• Coordinates the Pediatric Emergency Medicine meetings.
• Creates and revises emergency pediatric policies.
• Participates in pediatric injury prevention programs.
• Assists the Emergency Department director with scheduling and payroll.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive benefit package
• 403b retirement
• On-site childcare center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree