RN Trauma Coord Full-Time Days

Community Health Systems; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Health insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Amazing culture

Job summary

Lake Granbury Medical Center is seeking a Trauma Program Manager to coordinate and improve the hospital's trauma services. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure state designation, ACS verification, and regulatory readiness, while promoting program growth.

The role requires RN-level clinical expertise and experience in trauma or critical care, with responsibility for data reporting, policy development, and staff education.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical RN experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in trauma, emergency, or critical care preferred.
• Experience supporting trauma program coordination or registry activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of trauma program aligning with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as liaison for trauma services with medical staff, nursing leadership, pre-hospital providers, and external agencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trauma program policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Oversee trauma registry operations, ensuring accurate, timely data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.
• Monitor trauma performance metrics and outcomes, identifying trends and leading performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead trauma-related quality improvement activities, including case reviews and corrective action planning.
• Support preparation for state designation, ACS verification, and regulatory surveys.
• Coordinate and deliver education/training programs related to trauma care standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Partner with ED and hospital leadership to align trauma program goals with organizational objectives.
• Support community outreach and collaboration with regional trauma systems and EMS.
• Provide operational guidance during trauma-related events to promote adherence to protocols.

Skills

Trauma knowledge

Data analysis

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

CEN preferred

TNCC preferred

ENPC preferred

TCRN preferred

Tools

Clinical documentation systems

Registry databases

Job description

Why Lake Granbury Medical Center - Nursing Careers That Matter

At Lake Granbury Medical Center , nurses are fundamental to our commitment to delivering top-quality, compassionate care to the communities of Hood, Somervell, and Erath Counties. As a Joint Commission-accredited 73-bed facility, you're joining a trusted, full-service community hospital where your expertise truly matters.

What We Offer Nurses

• Competitive compensation

• Paid time off plans for vacations, holidays and illness

• Health insurance, including coverage for medical, dental, vision and prescription drugs

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Education & student loan assistance

• Amazing Culture

Job Summary

The Trauma Program Manager coordinates and maintains a comprehensive trauma program to support high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement. This role oversees trauma system development, quality initiatives, registry management, accreditation readiness, and staff education. The Trauma Program Manager partners with clinical and operational leaders to ensure trauma services meet state designation, American College of Surgeons (ACS), and organizational standards while promoting program effectiveness and growth.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily operations and ongoing development of the facility trauma program in alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Serves as the primary liaison for trauma services, collaborating with medical staff, nursing leadership, pre-hospital providers, and external agencies.

• Develops, implements, and maintains trauma program policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.

• Oversees trauma registry operations, ensuring accurate, timely data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting.

• Monitors trauma performance metrics and outcomes, identifying trends and leading performance improvement initiatives.

• Leads trauma-related quality improvement activities, including case reviews, peer review support, and corrective action planning.

• Supports preparation for state designation, ACS verification, and regulatory surveys, maintaining documentation and audit readiness.

• Coordinates and delivers education and training programs related to trauma care standards, protocols, and best practices.

• Partners with Emergency Department and hospital leadership to align trauma program goals with organizational objectives.

• Supports community outreach, prevention initiatives, and collaboration with regional trauma systems and emergency medical services.

• Provides operational guidance during trauma-related events to promote adherence to established protocols.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required

• 2-4 years of experience in trauma, emergency, or critical care preferred

• Experience supporting trauma program coordination or registry activities preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of trauma systems, clinical protocols, and emergency/critical care standards.

• Knowledge of trauma registry management, quality improvement methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Ability to analyze clinical and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary initiatives and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and external partners.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with registry databases and clinical documentation systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure as applicable by state law required

• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

• CEN - Certified Emergency Room Nurse preferred or

• TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course preferred or

• ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification preferred or

• Clinical Area of Specialty Certification Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) preferred

Mission:

Lake Granbury Medical Center will be the area's provider of choice by delivering quality care and service.

Vision:

Lake Granbury Medical Center to make the healthcare experience exceptional for our patients, our communities, and each other.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.