Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Program Specialist

145 The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Shift pay / premium pay

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

145 The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG) seeks an experienced Trauma Services RN to oversee quality and safety across the Trauma Program. You will coordinate with leadership, monitor performance, and drive improvements within the Level 1-2 trauma setting.

The role requires an active RN license, ACLS/PALS, ENPC or TNCC, and 5+ years in a Level 1-2 trauma center with strong communication and data-management skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN license is required.
• Board of Nursing approved nursing education program completed.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification are required.
• ENPC or TNCC certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Experience in Level 1-2 trauma centers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities with Trauma Services leadership to improve program quality.
• Monitors trauma performance and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Manages PIPS data in trauma registry and other locations per ACS guidelines.
• Plans and attends multidisciplinary meetings and prepares required reports.
• Acts as a liaison to trauma leadership and supports education programs.

Skills

Public speaking

Strong computer skills

Education

RN license

Board of Nursing approved program

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department: 36200 Navicent Health Medical Center - Trauma Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Ideally 4 10 hour shifts per week with a rotating off day each week. Hours usually 6am-4:30pm but has room for flexibility after discussion with Trauma Services Director

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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