Manager Pediatric Trauma Program - Trauma Services

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Fitness discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Trauma Program Manager to lead and develop the trauma program within the Department of Pediatric Surgery. You will align operations with state accreditation standards, manage performance-improvement activities, and coordinate trauma education and outreach.

The role requires RN licensure in Pennsylvania, a BSN, and advanced trauma certifications; Masters preferred for leadership focus.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN licensure required.
• BLS within 1 month; PALS within 6 months; ACLS within 1 year.
• ATCN within 1 year; TOPIC within 1 year; TCRN within 3 years.
• Minimum 5 years RN experience in trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the trauma program per Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Standards.
• Oversee trauma performance improvement program, trauma registry, and injury prevention initiatives.
• Coordinate community/EMS outreach and internal/external trauma education.
• Act as liaison with external entities and local/state/national trauma organizations.
• Collaborate with Trauma Program Medical Director and department leadership to ensure excellence in care.

Skills

RN licensure (PA)

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

ATCN certification

TOPIC training

TCRN certification

Trauma care experience (RN)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

The Trauma Program Manager is an integral member of the Department of Pediatric Surgery. In collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director, the Trauma Program Manager is responsible for the overall development and execution of the trauma program in accordance with the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Standards of Accreditation. The Trauma Program Manager oversees the development and operations of the trauma performance improvement program, pediatric injury prevention program, trauma registry functions, community/ EMS outreach, and internal/external trauma education. This position serves as a liaison with external entities and local/state/national trauma organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Master’s Degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within one (1) month
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months
• Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one (1) year
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) within one (1) year
• American Trauma Society Trauma Program Managers Course within one (1) year
• Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within one (1) year
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification within three (3) years
• Five (5) years RN experience in the care of traumatic patients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree in Nursing
• Child Passenger Safety Technician

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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