Trauma Program Coordinator

Ascension•Austin, TX

1d•$82,680 - $115,253•Remote

About The Position

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Requirements

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing preferred.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

3 years of trauma experience in trauma center (ICU or ED) preferred.
TNCC, ACLS, PALS certifications preferred.
BSN preferred
Quality and process improvement experience preferred.
TOPIC course preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate trauma services activities and workflow.
Consult with care team members on patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Monitor trends and data to assess and identify opportunities for strategic program goals and components/services.
Develop, implement and maintain quality improvement activities including outcome and cost analysis, benchmark data report preparation, trauma registry report preparation and clinical indicators review.
Coordinate and direct activities of the trauma services associates including the trauma registrar. Oversee the timely completion, accuracy, and report generation of the trauma registry.
Serve as a resource and educator to healthcare team members, patients, families and community organizations regarding trauma. Coordinate and develop community trauma preventions programs, community offerings and clinical education activities.