Trauma Program Coordinator

Boston Medical Center•Brockton, MA

1d•$72,500 - $105,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager (TPM), assists to improve the quality of trauma care throughout the continuum of care. Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the TPM to assess, plan, implement and evaluate trauma care. This collaboration will ensure adherence to the Trauma Program's Performance Improvement/ Patient Safety (PIPS) program through concurrent and retrospective clinical review and chart review of trauma patients.

Requirements

ASN and a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience in trauma, critical care, or emergency services; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required
Current RN licensure in Massachusetts.
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Proficiency in trauma registry software and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a hospital environment and participate in clinical site reviews.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in trauma program coordination, quality/performance improvement, or data analysis preferred.
Experience with trauma registry software and knowledge of ACS (American College of Surgeons) trauma standards strongly preferred.
Experience in data analysis and performance improvement methodologies is preferred.
TCRN certification, TNCC Instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the Trauma Performance Improvement/ Patient Safety (PIPS) program for the hospital in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager aligned with state, regional, and national standards (e.g. American College of Surgeons trauma guidelines).
Assist the Trauma Medical Director and the Trauma Program Manager to evaluate the effectiveness of the trauma team.
Coordinates and participates in trauma performance improvement and patient safety forums/ committees.
Facilitates performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending and benchmarking.
Assures compliance with trauma standards and guidelines, Develops and implements corrective action and/or performance improvement plans.
Educates care team on performance improvement processes and tools, and supports them in understanding and applying performance improvement principles.
Participates in trauma center surveys and accreditation reviews.
Serves as a liaison with external trauma agencies, including state trauma systems and regional trauma networks.