Adult Trauma Program Manager - TMC

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Manager of Trauma Program to lead trauma care operations, drive performance improvement and coordinate with the Trauma Service to ensure high-quality, compliant care. You will partner with system leadership to maintain designation/verification and advance trauma education and outreach initiatives.

Ideal candidates have extensive trauma clinical and supervisory experience, a Texas nursing license, and trauma certifications (ENPC/PALS, TNCC/ATCN) to support

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of clinical trauma care in the hospital setting and three (3) years of progressive supervisory/management experience.
• Education as stated: BSN is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Current Texas nursing license and trauma-related certifications are required or expected.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and program leadership capabilities.
• Familiarity with trauma data, performance improvement and registry processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Trauma department and ensure quality patient care.
• Lead performance improvement projects and staff education initiatives.
• Coordinate with Trauma Service for case reviews and quality programs.
• Ensure designation/verification requirements with state and national bodies.
• Develop corrective action plans and communicate findings to leadership.
• Engage in community outreach and trauma injury prevention activities.

Skills

Trauma program management

Clinical trauma care

Communication skills

MS Office / Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AIS/ISS trauma scoring

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Manager of Trauma Program works collaboratively with key stakeholders including process owners, organization leaders and physicians. They are responsible for trauma related performance improvement, injury prevention, education, research, outreach and trauma registry operations. This individual also must be able to synthesize and quantify relevant trauma data for quality improvement. The Manager works with the Trauma Medical Director and senior facility leadership in preparing for and maintaining designation by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or verification by the American College of Surgeons.

Job Description

Education:

• Bachelors of Nursing Required, Masters Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Texas Nursing License Required
• ENPC/PALS Required
• TNCC or ATCN Required
• AIS Injury Coding Course & ICD-10 for Trauma Required, or within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Trauma Program Management Experience
• Trauma I or Trauma II Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; Bachelors degree or educational plan to complete degree

Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license/permit to practice professional nursing; PALS or the Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Five (5) years of clinical trauma care in the hospital setting and three (3) of progressive supervisory/management experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently, and in collaboration with groups
• Knowledge of computer software including: word, excel, power-point and outlook programs
• Understanding of trauma scoring scales to include AIS and ISS
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring One Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Accountable for overseeing the operations of the Trauma department.
• Monitors the quality of patient care delivered throughout the patient’s hospitalization.
• Collaborates with hospital unit leadership to develop performance improvement projects and education as needs are identified.
• Collaborates with the facility’s Trauma Service to ensure successful case reviews at the multidisciplinary level designed to improve the quality of trauma care.
• Ensures designation and/or verification requirements stipulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the American College of Surgeon are achieved or maintained.
• Collaborates with leaders to develop corrective action plan if gaps are identified and communicates the deficiencies and action plan to upper administration.
• Oversees and participates in community outreach and trauma injury prevention.
• Demonstrates evidence of participation in trauma committees at the Memorial Hermann System level and the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council level. Participation in state and national trauma organizations is strongly encouraged.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.