Head of Pediatric Trauma Services

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Mgr, Trauma Services to lead and coordinate the pediatric trauma program across departments, ensuring high quality care. The role drives planning, education, compliance with standards, and collaboration with physicians, nursing and EMS partners in a complex health system.

The position emphasizes fiscal management, data reporting, and ongoing quality improvement, with responsibilities for program development, education, and community outreach to advance pediatric

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing or MBA preferred.
• 5 years trauma center experience with management demonstrated.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and evaluate trauma services and system elements for pediatric care.
• Ensure compliance with state and national standards for trauma center status.
• Oversee trauma verification by ACS and Arizona DHS; prepare staff for site reviews.
• Lead program planning, policy development, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Manage data collection and reporting for the Trauma Registry system.
• Collaborate with administration, physicians, nursing and ancillary departments.
• Provide trauma education across staff and community partners.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor patient safety outcomes.
• Oversee budget development and operating expenses; ensure fiscal stewardship.
• Represent the trauma program in committees and external activities.

Skills

Trauma program leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education & training

Interdepartmental collaboration

data governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Business Administration

Job description

Phoenix Children’s is seeking a Mgr, Trauma Services to lead and coordinate the pediatric trauma program across departments, ensuring high quality care. The role drives planning, education, compliance with standards, and collaboration with physicians, nursing and EMS partners in a complex health system.

The position emphasizes fiscal management, data reporting, and ongoing quality improvement, with responsibilities for program development, education, and community outreach to advance pediatric