Trauma Services Coordinator

Monument Health•Deadwood, SD

1d•$32 - $40

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and provides total patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patients served on a continuing basis, to obtain optimum health for patient and family, in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policy and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. Is responsible for promotion of optimal trauma care, data collection and injury prevention through the coordination of clinical activities, professional and public education, performance improvement as directed, and emergency department coordinating functions. Responsible for collaboration with medical staff, patient's/family and the health needs in selected trauma patient resulting in quality, cost effective outcomes. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Nursing
5+ years of Emergency Department Experience
5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource to staff, patients and families regarding patient care.
Facilitates efficient, appropriate, coordinated care to help ensure positive patient outcomes.
Demonstrates knowledge of standards, policies and procedures, and integrates knowledge into delivery of care.
Performs nursing procedures and treatments according to nursing division and unit specific standards.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize an emergency situation and initiate appropriate responses.
Is readily available to participate in an emergency situation and stays within the scope of practice.
Demonstrates familiarity with emergent policies.
Identifies subtle changes in patient status and reports immediately to provider.
Develops, maintains, revises and provides annual updates for the facility PI plan.
Participates in policy development and revision in nursing services departments as requested.
Prioritizes and organizes delivery of care in a consistent manner.
Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient care and outcomes.
Provides for the delivery of patient care based on individual needs through the collection of health data and ongoing patient assessment with identification of problems and needs.
Participates in performance improvement and quality control activities.
Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings and training.
All other duties as assigned.