Trauma - Quality PI RN

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN

76d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Trauma Services Manager, the Trauma Quality/Performance Improvement Nurse is responsible for monitoring and reviewing trauma data while coordinating aspects of Performance Improvement and patient safety through multidisciplinary care of trauma patients. The nurse will maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess whether trauma care is provided in accordance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Requirements

• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Emergency Department or critical care area, including experience with trauma patients.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained.
• PALS Certified within one year of hire.
• ACLS Certified within one year of hire.
• TNCC Certified, required within 6 months of hire and maintain continuously thereafter.
• ENPC Certified, required within 6 months of hire and maintain continuously thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) or appropriate approved course that meets objectives of trauma performance improvement based on availability within one year of hire.
• Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) Abbreviated Injury Severity Score (AIS15) course.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma activations in the Emergency Department and serve as a clinical expert guiding nursing care of the trauma patient and trauma documentation.
• Participate in daily rounds with trauma surgeons on trauma-admitted patients as applicable.
• Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Participate in the review of trauma patient care.
• Assist the Trauma Services Manager with the implementation and continuous development of performance improvement initiatives.
• Collect performance improvement data by performing trauma audits and assist with analyzing data for potential improvement.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of trauma practice management guidelines or protocols related to trauma care.
• Attend monthly/quarterly meetings of Regional Advisory Council (RAC) and monthly Trauma Services Committee meetings.
• Assist with trauma data abstraction and uploads timely to the state registry, NTDB (National Trauma Data Bank), and trauma registry.
• Assess medical records from various points of admission for appropriateness of inclusion into the trauma registry.
• Interact with medical record staff and trauma analyst to resolve coding inconsistencies.
• Maintain knowledge regarding state registry and NTDB.
• Participate in and help coordinate professional education.
• Participate in Injury Prevention initiatives, as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees