Trauma Program Specialist

Current RN license. Current ACLS and/or PALS certification. Current ENPC or TNCC certification required. CEN CPEN CCRN or TCRN certification desired. 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.

Pay Range

Major 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Completion of Registered Nurse program

Certification / Registration / License

Current license or certification to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Dietitian in the State of applicable state

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred. If not certified you must obtain certification within two years

Work Experience

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

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational and effective time management skills

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Clean well-lit comfortable environment

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases

Possible/occasional exposure to patient illnesses

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

BSN Preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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