Lead Trauma Registered Nurse

Mission Health; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a Trauma Nurse Lead to guide high-acuity patient care within our regional trauma program. You will coordinate trauma response, perform rapid triage, and implement evidence-based interventions in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, and ancillary teams.

You will mentor and precept nurses, support education on trauma best practices, and drive quality and safety initiatives across the service line, contributing to patient-centered, compassionate care

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma response for high-acuity patients in the regional program.
• Lead rapid triage and implement evidence-based interventions with physicians and surgeons.
• Mentor and precept nurses, supporting education on trauma best practices.
• Drive quality and safety initiatives across the trauma service line.
• Collaborate with ancillary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Trauma nursing leadership

Mentoring nurses

Clinical education

Quality and safety initiatives

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a Trauma Nurse Lead to guide high-acuity patient care in our regional trauma program. In this role you will coordinate trauma response, perform rapid triage and evidence-based interventions, and collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, and ancillary teams. You will mentor and precept nurses, support education on trauma best practices, and drive quality and safety initiatives. Mission Health offers advanced technology, robust professional development, and a collaborative culture focused on patient-centered, compassionate care for Western North Carolina.