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RN Trauma Quality Improvement
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
27 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The RN Trauma Quality Improvement is responsible for monitoring and evaluating performance in the new Trauma Program and works closely with the Trauma Registry to ensure accurate concurrent data collection and identification of performance improvement occurrences.
Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director Trauma Program Director Trauma Registrars and other disciplines to review the performance and safety of the Trauma Program coordinating activities to evaluate issues promote loop closure and enhance clinical outcomes.
Accountable for meeting the federal and state regulatory and accrediting standards for performance improvement and patient safety for a Level III trauma program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed daily; other tasks may be assigned.
The RN Trauma Quality Improvement is responsible for managing and implementing the trauma PI model using the trauma PI manual:
- Responsible for maintaining the tracking system for case reviews and performance improvement reports.
- Evaluates the trauma care process for efficacy quality safety and effectiveness of patient care guidelines through chart review.
- Assists in establishing indicators for performance improvement activities/filters.
- Interpret data and prepare reports for performance improvement support of related programs research purposes and regulatory visits.
- Participate in local state and national meetings and conferences as required by state and national regulations.
- Identifies trauma patients that meet process improvement inclusion criteria.
- Collaborates with the Trauma Program Manager Trauma Medical Director and other hospital personnel to evaluate and problem-solve variations in care identified during chart review.
- Outcome follow-up with referring hospitals and transporting agencies.
- Participates as an integral member of the Trauma Services team. Involved in leadership and professional development to assure skills and knowledge of trauma information.
- Collaborates with Trauma Program Manager and other Trauma staff to determine data collection and monitor parameters.
- Participates as an integral team member in the maintenance of and preparation for review of the Trauma Center.
- Presents data at Trauma PIPS and Trauma peer review meetings as requested per the TPD.
- Demonstrates constructive and effective relationships with staff peers and customers. Maintains positive employee relations and good employee morale. Emphasizes the team approach to work. Motivates and mentors those to strive for excellence.
- Creates a culture within the department that rewards cooperation teamwork and collective problem solving.
- The RN serves as the role model for his/her professional area of practice.
- Assesses team members clinical competency through observation testing return demonstration and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to care standards.
- Serves as a mentor and preceptor to students and all new hires.
- Serves as a resource for students.
- Attend required hospital-wide orientations meetings and in-services.
- Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to: Trauma Program Director
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education
- Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state.
- Bachelors Degree required.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required; instructor status preferred.
Experience
- At least two years of progressive trauma quality improvement experience at a Level II or III trauma center.
- Four years of nursing experience in emergency department or intensive care setting caring for trauma patients.
Certificates Licenses and Registrations
- Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state.
- Must have current BLS ACLS and PALS Certifications.
- Certification in a specialty field preferred.
- Trauma Outcome Process Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 6 months.
- Trauma Certified RN certification within 6 months.
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
