Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Program Specialist

The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG) is seeking an experienced Trauma Program leader to drive quality and standardization across trauma services. The role coordinates with Trauma Services leadership, oversees performance improvement activities, and ensures compliance with ACS verification standards.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure with Level 1/2 trauma center experience, current ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC credentials, and strong data management skills to support patient safety and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Current RN license.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification.
• ENPC or TNCC certification required.
• ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities with Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.
• Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety data in trauma registry and other locations per ACS guidelines.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems and other program meetings and communications to comply with Level 1 ACS verification.
• Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other required reports.
• Monitors trauma team activities during all patient care phases and serves as a patient advocate.
• Responds to Trauma Team Activations during working hours, providing liaison support to ED and EMS.
• Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, students, residents and providers.
• Participate in planning and presenting continuing education in the community and EMS agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, TQIP benchmarking metrics and ACS COT guidelines.
• Participate in Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives.
• Promote and assist with trauma care research.
• Collaborates with trauma leadership to develop quality indicators and trauma care guidelines.

Skills

Computer skills

MS Office suite

Virtual meeting software

Education

RN license

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates activities with the Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.


• Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement.


• Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) data in trauma registry and other locations in accordance with ACS and program guidelines.


• Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems and other program meetings along with correspondence, meeting attendance and communication to comply with Level 1 ACS verification.


• Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other department, hospital or state reports as requested.


• Monitors activities of the trauma team during all phases of patient care while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate.


• Responds to Trauma Team Activations (TTAs) during normal working hours (as able) on a regular basis, to act as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre-hospital care providers.


• Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, med students, residents and other providers caring for trauma patients.


• Participate in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on trauma topics.


• Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) benchmarking metrics and ACS COT best practice guidelines.


• Participate in Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives.


• Promote and assist with research relevant to trauma care.
  
• Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient.


• Collaborates as part of trauma leadership team to
  
  
  
  • Develop and maintain a set of quality indicators to monitor trauma care per ACS standards,
  
  
  • Develop and maintain a set of trauma care guidelines for care of trauma patients, and
  
  
  • Ensure that teammates in all departments caring for trauma patients are knowledgeable about the trauma standards of care.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License

• Current RN license.


• Current ACLS and/or PALS certification.


• Current ENPC or TNCC certification required.


• Must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course with 12 months of hire.

Experience

• 5 years of working experience in a Level 1-2 trauma center with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with direct trauma patient care in Level 1-2 trauma center ED or ICU.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (Microsoft Teams preferred) and Power Point required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires ability to move about the medical center and ability to attend local, regional and national meetings.


• Must have reliable transportation. Ability to perform effective public speaking required.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education

• BSN preferred

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

• CEN, CPEN, CCRN or TCRN certification desired.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.