Trauma Nurse Registrar - RN - San Diego
About The Position
The Trauma Nurse Registrar is the clinical resource for non-clinical trauma registrars and assists the Trauma Program Director (TPD) with overall trauma registry management, including data management and validation. Working collaboratively with the TPD, the role produces reports for monthly Trauma Operations meetings to show trends and current initiatives, and provides reports supporting regional quality management, trauma research, epidemiologic activities, and injury prevention. The position’s responsibilities are at least 90% related to the trauma registry. The Trauma Nurse Registrar may also assist with performance improvement initiatives as needed and works with the TPD, Trauma Medical Director, and Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to identify and trend quality issues. The role requires independent work, self-management, high productivity, and the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license.
- BLS Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least two years of experience in trauma, critical care, or emergency nursing.
- Complete a trauma registry course within twelve months; the course is paid for by Scripps Health.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate dedication, maintain high productivity and self-management, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with medical records of injured patients.
- Working knowledge of ICD-10 coding, AIS, ISS, and AAAM Coding.
- Excellent interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced computer skills, including database maintenance, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, flow charting, and relational database programs.
- Previous Trauma Registry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for non-nurse trauma registrars.
- Assist the Trauma Program Director with trauma registry management, including data management and data validation.
- Prepare reports for monthly Trauma Operations meetings that show trends and current initiatives.
- Provide reports for regional quality management, trauma research, epidemiologic activities, and injury prevention.
- Perform monthly audits of trauma registrars’ data entry for correctness.
- Coach and educate non-nurse registrars on registry changes, data-entry errors, and timely chart completion.
- Participate in preparing reports and documentation for American College of Surgeons and County Site Surveys.
- Assist with performance improvement initiatives as needed.
- Collaborate with the Trauma Program Director, Trauma Medical Director, and Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to identify and trend quality issues.
Benefits
- Trauma Registry course paid for by Scripps Health.
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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Job Type
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