Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma ICU - $31+ per hour

Detroit Medical Center; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Trauma ICU in Hamtramck, Michigan. This role involves managing trauma registry data, ensuring compliance with state and national protocols, and collaborating with medical professionals to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trauma coding and data management, along with excellent communication skills. Join a team that values innovation and patient outcomes, and be part of a community-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional healthcare. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of trauma care.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Discount program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in trauma coding or related certification required.
• Strong skills in data management and analysis essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Enter and manage trauma registry data in compliance with protocols.
• Prepare records and reports for meetings and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Trauma Database management

ICD9/10 CM coding

Data analysis

Excellent organizational skills

Communication Skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Trauma Registrar Course

RHIT or coding certification

Education in medical terminology

Tools

NTRACS

Trauma Base

MS Office

Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma ICU for a nursing job in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures the Trauma Data Registrar is responsible for identifying and abstracting trauma registry data cases by referencing primary and secondary sources of information; including abstracting information from EC Trauma Log, EMS runs sheets, computer systems and EMR on Chart, medical records, rounding independently or with TPM (Trauma Program Manager) and TMD (Trauma Medical Director) as needed to abstract information regarding treatment protocols/data/chart information etc.

• The registrar enters patient data into trauma registry according to established state and national protocols. Upload trauma data to National Trauma Data Base, State Data Base and Michigan TQIP.
• Completes each identified patient record in a timely manner as requested by the TPM; Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible.
• Directs preparation of records such as agenda, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings.
• Composes and prepares confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents.
• Network with other Trauma Registrars and attend Registrar seminars/classes and additional educational classes or meetings requested by the TPM/TMD.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Trauma Registrar Course with two years work experience in ICD9/10 CM coding and trauma AIS/ISS coding/scoring coding or
• (RHIT) Registered Health Informative Technician, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or other coding certification related to the specialty area (i.e. Certified AIS Coder)
• Education in advanced medical terminology and human anatomy and/or physiology and disease process preferred.
• Must have Trauma Registrar Course (ATS American Trauma Society basic/ or advanced) or will take within six months of hire date.
• At least 6 months of experience with ICD E-coding/ICD Procedure coding, TRISS scoring, trauma database (NTRAC, Trauma Base etc).

Skills Required

• Trauma Database management experience with complex data structure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient with a variety of other computer software products (i.e., MS Office-excel, PPT, with accomplished typing and/or data entry skills.
• Excellent Communication Skills. The Trauma registrar must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. They must have the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. The position requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Working knowledge of trauma scoring and calculations to provide data analysis and trauma specific statistics, Injury Severity Score (ISS), Probability of Survival (PS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), Pediatric Trauma Score (PTS), Glascow Coma Scale (GCS), and TRISS (expected/unexpected outcomes), Utilize Trauma Specific Software (NTRACS, Trauma Base).

Job Details

Job: Non-Clinical/Administrative

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day Shift

Begin: 8:00 AM

Shift End: 4:30 PM

Detroit Medical Center Job ID #4369-2406003930-6. Posted job title: Trauma Data Registrar Medicine Critical Care Full Time Days

About Detroit Medical Center

The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During our 150+ years of caring for the community, we have been recognized nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because of our exceptional employees.

The Detroit Medical Center is one of the largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit.

Our evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation. It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our experience, on the best available research and our understanding of each patient as an individual.

Our Commitment to Our Patients

Our commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every patient and every family who entrusts their care to us.

To meet the needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140 clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan, including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”.

The DMC has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care. From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate and empower our community towards better health, you can count on the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community built on care.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Employee Benefits

At the DMC, health and well-being are important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan. Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder care programs.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Discount program