About this role
The Trauma Nurse Coordinator assumes 24-hour responsibility for the coordination of trauma care of patients of all ages throughout the hospital. This position requires knowledge and skill of professional nursing theory and practice, trauma care and trauma systems, principles of teaching and learning, research and quality assurance. Effective interpersonal relationships are essential to all activities.
Functions as an expert practitioner providing for the clinical needs of trauma, ER and ambulance patients, both directly and indirectly. Acts as a consultant providing expertise in trauma, ER and ambulance care to staff, pre-hospital providers, and other health care professionals. Responsible for the development of standards of care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines.
Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of trauma, ER and ambulance protocols. Collaborates with other departments for continuity of care to trauma, ER and ambulance patients and families from admission through discharge or transfer. Collaborates with ED leadership for quality assurance programs related to trauma, emergency room and ambulance care.
Responsible for maintenance of the trauma registry, data collection, monitoring compliance, and data analysis. Develops plans for trauma, ambulance and emergency room related in-services and continuing educational activities. Assists the Medical Director in investigation and resolution of problems in trauma, ambulance and emergency room care.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Minimum of one year of experience in emergency nursing
- Preferably one year experience as a trauma nurse coordinator
- Preferred verification in Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Knowledge and skill of professional nursing theory and practice, trauma care and trauma systems
- Knowledge of principles of teaching and learning, research and quality assurance
- Demonstrates excellence in practice through full role functions: practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher
Responsibilities
- Functions as an expert practitioner who provides for the clinical needs of trauma, ER and ambulance patients, both directly and indirectly
- Acts as a consultant providing expertise in trauma, ER and ambulance care to staff, pre-hospital providers, and other health care professionals
- Develops standards of care in trauma, ER and ambulance patients in collaboration with appropriate disciplines
- Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of trauma, ER and ambulance protocols
- Collaborates with other departments in providing continuity of care to trauma, ER and ambulance patients and families from admission through discharge or transfer
- Maintains the trauma registry and monitors compliance with data collection
- Develops and monitors trauma clinical indicators and reports findings to appropriate health team members
- Develops plans for trauma, ambulance and emergency room related in-services and continuing educational activities
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
- Medical including telehealth options
- Dental and vision benefits
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
- Paid Time Off
- Short-term disability
- Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage
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