Trauma Program Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

1d • $35 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates activities with the Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency. Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement. Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) data in trauma registry and other locations in accordance with ACS and program guidelines. Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems and other program meetings along with correspondence, meeting attendance and communication to comply with Level 1 ACS verification. Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other department, hospital or state reports as requested. Monitors activities of the trauma team during all phases of patient care while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate. Responds to Trauma Team Activations (TTAs) during normal working hours (as able) on a regular basis, to act as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre-hospital care providers. Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, med students, residents and other providers caring for trauma patients. Participate in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on traumatopics. Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) benchmarking metrics and ACS COT best practice guidelines. Participate in applicable state Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives. Promote and assist with research relevant to trauma care. Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient. Collaborates as part of trauma leadership team to develop and maintain a set of quality indicators to monitor trauma care per ACS standards, develop and maintain a set of trauma care guidelines for care of trauma patients, and ensure that teammates in all departments caring for trauma patients are knowledgeable about the trauma standards of care.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• Current ACLS and/or PALS certification.
• Current ENPC or TNCC certification required.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (TEAMS preferred) and Power Point required.
• Must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course with 12 months of hire.
• Completion of Registered Nurse program
• 5 years of working experience in a Level 1-2 trauma center with a minimum of 2 years' experience with direct trauma patient care in Level 1-2 trauma center ED or ICU
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and effective time management skills

Nice To Haves

• CEN, CPEN, CCRN or TCRN certification desired.
• BSN Preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and effective time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in daily routine
• Skills in public speaking (or potential to develop) for group/education classes or professional speaking opportunities
• Self-directed

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities with the Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) data in trauma registry and other locations in accordance with ACS and program guidelines.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems and other program meetings along with correspondence, meeting attendance and communication to comply with Level 1 ACS verification.
• Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other department, hospital or state reports as requested.
• Monitors activities of the trauma team during all phases of patient care while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate.
• Responds to Trauma Team Activations (TTAs) during normal working hours (as able) on a regular basis, to act as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre-hospital care providers.
• Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, med students, residents and other providers caring for trauma patients.
• Participate in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on traumatopics.
• Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) benchmarking metrics and ACS COT best practice guidelines.
• Participate in applicable state Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives.
• Promote and assist with research relevant to trauma care.
• Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient.
• Collaborates as part of trauma leadership team to develop and maintain a set of quality indicators to monitor trauma care per ACS standards, develop and maintain a set of trauma care guidelines for care of trauma patients, and ensure that teammates in all departments caring for trauma patients are knowledgeable about the trauma standards of care.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed