Pediatric Trauma Care Coordinator - Nurse Leader

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Trauma Nurse Coordinator to lead coordination of trauma services in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with clinical teams to ensure high-quality, family-centered trauma care across departments, with 24-hour accountability and focus on efficiency and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a BSN or higher, Texas RN licensure, BLS, TNCC, and several years of clinical trauma experience, with leadership in trauma program activities preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree and current RN license in Texas.
• BLS and TNCC certifications required; ATCN/TCRN preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience.
• Experience leading trauma program or leadership roles preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma designation requirements from TDSHS, TETAF, and ACS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates campus Trauma Services daily operations to ensure efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and trauma designation requirements.
• Monitors patient care from admission through discharge and trauma performance improvement.
• Leads performance improvement initiatives and tracks outcomes.
• Coaches trauma multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality care.
• Manages cost-effective delivery of trauma services.
• Communicates effectively with trauma teams and ancillary departments.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

RN license

BSN in progress / BSN preferred

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Trauma Nurse Coordinator to lead coordination of trauma services in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with clinical teams to ensure high-quality, family-centered trauma care across departments, with 24-hour accountability and focus on efficiency and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a BSN or higher, Texas RN licensure, BLS, TNCC, and several years of clinical trauma experience, with leadership in trauma program activities preferred.