Emergency General Surgery Program Manager

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee the Emergency General Surgery Verification Program. This role involves collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to ensure high-quality care for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, extensive experience in emergency or critical care settings, and a passion for quality improvement initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive healthcare team committed to providing equitable care and making a positive impact in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital program while advancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Idaho.
• 5 years of inpatient nursing experience in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the Emergency General Surgery Verification Program.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to coordinate EGS services.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Clinical Data Abstraction

Quality Improvement Activities

Proficient Computer Skills

Collaboration and Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the Emergency General Surgery Verification Program (EGS-VP), including organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to care of the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) patient. Collaborate and communicate with and between physicians, clinical staff, and departments, to coordinate EGS services and maintain continuity of care. Plans and oversees education for staff, physicians and community as needed. Abstract data on qualifying EGS-VP registry patients as defined within the accreditation manual. Represents the EGS program on various hospital and community committees.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be licensed in the State of Idaho as a Registered Nurse as defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

1. Multistate licenses must establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 60 days from hire.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing-master’s degree preferred. 5 years of work experience as an inpatient nurse in Emergency, Operating Room, Med Surg, or Critical Care. Surgical Critical Care/Stepdown experience highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Partner across the organization to ensure compliance with the current version of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) EGS-VP standards.
2. Monitor and track EGS patients throughout the continuum of care.
3. Maintain oversight of the daily operational aspects of the EGS service, including monitoring care of in-hospital patients, ensuring compliance with facility and equipment resources, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
4. In coordination with the EGS-VP Medical Director and other clinical professionals, develop, deploy, and maintain clinical care protocols/practice management guidelines, referral algorithms, and tracking mechanisms to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements and evidence-based practice.
5. Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with the EGS-VP Medical Director, including clinical outcomes and system issues related to the quality-of-care delivery.
6. In conjunction with the EGS-VP Medical Director, oversee and facilitate the quality improvement efforts of the EGS Committee, assuring a multi-disciplinary approach to reviewing care and outcomes.
7. Perform systematic, data-driven quality improvement (QI) activities based on established methodology to improve processes or outcomes.
8. Perform clinical data abstraction and analysis to ensure accurate reporting and to support programmatic QI activity.
9. Ensure data collection and reporting occurs within the specified timeframes for maintenance of program accreditation.
10. Obtain and maintain all required certifications, training, and/or CME requirements as they pertain to the role of program manager and data abstraction.
11. Utilize program data to monitor, identify, and track improvement with identified QI initiatives.
12. Maintain surveillance of specific events captured through data abstraction, maintaining at minimum the events required for accreditation.
13. Support the EGS-VP Medical Director with case review and data collation to ensure an appropriate, standardized case review process.
14. Provide oversight for local and regional professional staff development and education.
15. Develop and support education and outreach to primary care physicians and referring facilities on timely diagnosis of EGS conditions to avoid delays in transfer and care.
16. Maintain involvement with research selection, analysis, and distribution of findings, as appropriate.
17. Meet medical center’s Customer Services Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
18. Proficient computer skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.