Trauma Performance Improvement and Outreach Nurse Coordinator

Midland Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Trauma PI and Outreach Nurse Coordinator implements and maintains a comprehensive trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program and manages trauma outreach and education activities. The position ensures compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification standards and state trauma designation requirements to enhance the quality of trauma care across the continuum.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The coordinator develops and maintains the trauma PIPS plan, monitors performance using registry data, collaborates across clinical departments to address care issues, provides education, coordinates trauma education programs, and responds to trauma activations while in house as a resource for trauma patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.
• Clinical nursing experience in trauma, emergency department, or critical care nursing.
• ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC certifications required within 18 months of employment.
• AAAM AIS15 and Trauma ICD-10 coding required within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Certification in an area of specialty, such as CEN, CPEN, CCRN, or TNS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the trauma Performance Improvement (PI) and Patient Safety Plan (PIPS) in accordance with ACS and state standards.
• Use registry data to monitor compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical practice guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison among the trauma service, emergency department, surgical teams, critical care, nursing units, and ancillary departments to resolve care issues.
• Educate staff and providers on trauma protocols, PI findings, and best-practice standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver trauma education programs for internal and external audiences.
• Respond to trauma activations while in house and serve as a resource regarding trauma patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time