RN, Trauma Program Coordinator

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

13h

About The Position

The Trauma Program Coordinator assists the Trauma Program Director in ensuring that OHSU fulfills the requirements for a Level I Trauma designated center in Oregon and verification by the American College of Surgeons. In collaboration with the Trauma Program Director, the coordinator helps ensure the program fulfills the mission of University Hospital.

The Trauma Program provides multidisciplinary care for injured patients across the continuum of care and oversees continuous performance improvement. Trauma cases are monitored through the trauma registry and reviewed to assess clinical outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure compliance with national standards and best practices. This work supports patient safety, operational excellence, and readiness for trauma center verification every three years. The program also supports education, community outreach, and injury-prevention initiatives, including fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, and public awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five years of clinical inpatient trauma nursing experience in a Level I or II trauma center, emergency department, or critical care.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including ability to work in Word, Excel, Publisher, and similar applications.
• Current Oregon nursing license.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Previous experience as a trauma coordinator.
• TNCC Instructor.
• ATCN.
• TOPIC class.
• TCRN certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Trauma Program Director in assuring compliance with requirements for Oregon Level I Trauma designation and American College of Surgeons verification.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Program Director to ensure the program meets the mission of University Hospital.
• Support continuous performance improvement across the trauma program.
• Monitor and review trauma cases through the trauma registry to evaluate clinical outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure compliance with national standards and best practices.
• Support patient safety, operational excellence, and readiness for trauma center verification every three years.
• Contribute to trauma education and community outreach.
• Promote injury prevention through community initiatives, including fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, and public awareness.

What This Job Offers

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