Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and advancing the Trauma Program's performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams, this role monitors clinical outcomes, analyzes trauma registry data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and facilitates evidence-based process improvement activities to enhance the quality and safety of trauma care. This position is responsible for supporting the organization's Trauma Program by ensuring ongoing compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma standards and Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) requirements. The coordinator leads multidisciplinary case reviews, tracks quality metrics and patient outcomes, develops and implements performance improvement plans, and prepares reports for trauma committees, leadership, and regulatory agencies. The Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert on performance improvement methodologies, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based quality initiatives. This role provides education and consultation to physicians, leaders, and clinical staff, helping drive continuous quality improvement, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes across the Trauma Program.

Requirements

Nursing, Business Administration, Organizational, Leadership or related field
RN-Registered Nurse of California OR MD-Medical Doctor
RN-Registered Nurse of California
5 years recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power Point, and Excel is required.
Ability to format tables, retrieve data via queries, and create presentations via Power Point.
Ability to navigate an electronic health record required.
In-depth Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards
Must demonstrate written/verbal interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personalities and departments, including medical staff members.
Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks.
Must have initiative to work effectively without constant supervision and direction.
Lean principles

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary resource for coordinating and advancing the Trauma Program's performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Monitors clinical outcomes, analyzes trauma registry data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and facilitates evidence-based process improvement activities.
Ensures ongoing compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma standards and Stanislaus County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SCEMSA) requirements.
Leads multidisciplinary case reviews.
Tracks quality metrics and patient outcomes.
Develops and implements performance improvement plans.
Prepares reports for trauma committees, leadership, and regulatory agencies.
Serves as a subject matter expert on performance improvement methodologies, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based quality initiatives.
Provides education and consultation to physicians, leaders, and clinical staff.
Helps drive continuous quality improvement, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and optimal patient outcomes across the Trauma Program.