Trauma Program Manager
About The Position
The Trauma Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the trauma service, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role involves providing clinical and technical expertise, guiding staff development, and engaging in continuous quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance. The manager also supervises and mentors nursing and support staff, leads process improvement initiatives, and ensures the highest standards of trauma care delivery. In addition, this role assists with fiscal and operational management, including budgeting, payroll, purchasing, billing, and supply cost control. As a key leader within the hospital, the Trauma Program Manager collaborates closely with physicians, emergency services, surgical teams, and leadership to ensure seamless coordination of care and optimal performance across all trauma-related functions.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility in the State of Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical experience in emergency, trauma, or critical care nursing
- Prior leadership or program management experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of trauma systems, performance improvement, and regulatory requirements
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to trauma nursing and clinical teams.
- Ensure compliance with trauma program standards, accreditation requirements, and quality benchmarks.
- Develop, implement, and monitor process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Participate in fiscal management, including budgeting, payroll, and supply cost oversight.
- Engage in hiring, onboarding, and professional development to build a highly effective and cohesive team.
- Implement and sustain talent retention strategies to promote staff satisfaction and stability.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance trauma readiness, education, and overall patient safety.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
