Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Improvement Registered Nurse assists the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager in coordinating performance improvement reviews across hospital areas and disciplines involved in trauma patient care. The role coordinates and facilitates performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data and outcomes. It also participates in Trauma Registry data collection and analysis and collaborates with Trauma Program leadership to support compliance with Florida Trauma Registry Guidelines.

The position may direct and assist with the Trauma Program Manager’s duties during the manager’s absence or scheduled time off. It also supports trauma education and outreach, helps assess policies, procedures, protocols, supplies, and equipment related to trauma care, and follows unit-specific policies and competencies.

Requirements

• Generally 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Florida RN license required.
• Maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by regulatory requirements or nursing standards of practice for the specialty.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with at least 6 months of validity.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in job-appropriate technology and software applications.
• Ability to understand, respect, and accommodate patients’ preferences and needs regarding individual beliefs, customs, and practices.
• Ability to provide clear, accurate, and effective information to doctors, nurses, patients, and family members.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience and maintain a non-judgmental approach toward patients, families, employees, and customers.
• Clinical knowledge, skill, and ability to complete required unit competencies accurately.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of extended standing or walking; carrying objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds; and lifting or moving objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with appropriate devices.
• Frequent visual acuity for activities involving extended computer use.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious or clinical hospital environments.

Nice To Haves

• Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trauma Program Manager in developing, implementing, and evaluating a multidisciplinary, patient-outcome-focused quality plan.
• Enter Performance Improvement issues into the registry and ensure issues are addressed and closed in a timely manner; notify the Trauma Program Manager of issues that cannot be closed.
• Report identified quality issues throughout the trauma program to the Trauma Program Manager.
• Monitor sentinel events, deaths, transfers, complications, hospital length of stay, protocol adherence, and variances.
• Help prepare monthly Trauma Quality Meetings, bi-monthly Trauma Registry meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• Participate in registry validation by reviewing charts monthly and reporting findings to the Lead Registrar and Trauma Program Manager.
• Assist with preparation for the Florida Trauma Site Survey.
• Direct and assist with the Trauma Program Manager’s duties during the manager’s absence or scheduled time off.
• Assist in coordinating educational and outreach opportunities sponsored by the trauma center.
• Assess needs for trauma-care policies, procedures, protocols, supplies, and equipment in coordination with the trauma team.
• Follow and perform unit-specific policies and procedures and required competency checklist items.
• Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level