Trauma Program Coordinator

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• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

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JOB SUMMARY

The Trauma Coordinator is fundamental to the institutions trauma program development implementation and evaluation. Working in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director and Emergency Department Director the Trauma Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of trauma care. The Trauma Coordinators role should be structured to facilitate interaction with all units and disciplines involved with trauma care.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate trauma care management including planning and implementing of clinical protocols/practice management guidelines monitoring care of in-hospital patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice. Assist staff in problem-solving relating to the care of trauma patients. Assist Trauma Medical Director in multidisciplinary committee meetings. Responds to ED for all trauma team activations when in-house and as requested by the ED. Plans coordinates and facilities monthly trauma committee meetings. Serve as a resource for staff regarding trauma care issues. Coordinates and oversees the development of LMH injury prevention programs. Identifies opportunities for injury prevention programming within local communities. Plan and implement strategies for ongoing trauma program development and improvement. Collaborate with Trauma Medical Director Physicians and other health care professionals to provide clinical and system oversight for the care of the trauma patient ensuring the provision of efficient quality cost-effective care. Coordinate preparation for statewide trauma system designation site visit. Once attained maintains readiness and compliance on certification requirements. Monitor and maintain compliance with statewide trauma system regulatory requirements. Participate in state and regional trauma care actives. Monitor national and statewide trends in trauma care. Other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Kansas Registered Nurse licensure
• Three (3) years clinical experience in emergency care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) affirmation
• ACLS certification
• PALS or ENPC certification
• TNCC certification
• Knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Office and IT applications
• Critical thinking analytical teaching/coaching and research skills
• Exceptional customer service

Preferred

• Two (2) years clinical experience in Level III or higher trauma care (may be concurrent with emergency experience)
• Instructor status for ACLS PALS and TNCC

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• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Healthwe value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.