Trauma Program Coordinator RN

MyMichigan Health•Alma, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients. This individual works to collaboratively to enhance the care and treatment of the trauma patient in and around the MyMichigan Medical Center Alma and Clare service area. This position is responsible for the development and advancement of the quality of trauma practice across the continuum of care in compliance with the State of Michigan designation criteria for Adult Level IV trauma Centers and through the provision of patient care, consultation, collaboration, education, and performance improvement. The incumbent, in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director(s), has the responsibility and authority to identify and correct all deficiencies in care of injured patients at MyMichigan Medical Centers Alma and Clare.

Requirements

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required Within 1 year of hire or transfer.
BLS - Basic Life Support Required Within 1 month of hire or transfer.
FINGERPRIN - Fingerprinting Required
NIMS IS 100 - NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System Required Within 6 months of hire or transfer.
NIMS IS 200 - NIMS IS 200 Basic Incident Command System Initial Response Required Within 6 months of hire or transfer.
NIMS IS 700 - NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System Required Within 6 months of hire or transfer.
RN - Registered Nurse Required
TNCC/ATCN - Trauma Nurse Core Course or ATCN Required Within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in an emergency department required.
Leadership skills needed to effectively direct a group.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups, and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all criteria standards for Adult Level III and IV trauma verification designations by the State of Michigan. Works in close collaboration with the Trauma Medical Staff in a multidisciplinary approach for care of the trauma injured patients. This includes creating/operating a highly effective trauma performance program that functionally addresses all performance issues that arise.
Evaluates trauma data for a variety of clinical, operational, and system purposes including monthly summaries of all trauma related deaths, pediatric trauma reviews, complications from care, provider peer review, and streamlining identified opportunities for improvement of the injured trauma patient.
Reviews all traumas for Alma and Clare for accuracy and completeness. Enters trauma charges for both facilities with structured review of trauma activations. Reviews the Trauma Registrars' work and entry into the trauma software.
Assists with traumas in the department for coordinated care and timely/appropriate documentation. Provides education to the community as per Medical Center trauma designation request and acts as a liaison to administration to represent the trauma program on hospital and regional committees to enhance trauma care.
Fosters cooperation and coordination of services among employees and departments.
Communicates openly and freely with all employees and providers in the hospitals.
Takes responsibility for continued professional development and advancement of clinical practice.
Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.
Unsafe conditions are addressed promptly.
Monitors for appropriateness transport destinations of all patients and methods of transport, including air medical utilization.
Responds in a timely and appropriate manner to problems voiced by medical staff, employees, patients, and members of the community.
Develops and maintains relationships with Physicians, surrounding hospitals, other health care agencies and community service agencies to enhance the continuity of trauma patient care services.
Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Medical Center Alma and Clare patients and potential patients.
Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
All other duties as assigned.