RN Trauma Coordinator

Community Health Systems; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM seeks a Trauma Program Manager to lead and coordinate the hospital's trauma program, ensuring regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and ongoing performance improvement. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to align trauma services with organizational goals.

The role emphasizes education, policy development, and collaboration across departments to advance high-quality trauma care and patient outcomes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily operations and ongoing development of the 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.

Skills

Trauma knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Communication

Clinical documentation systems

Education

RN – Registered Nurse

Tools

Registry databases

Job description

Why Carlsbad Medical Center?

At Carlsbad Medical Center, our nurses are at the center of everything we do. As an RN, you will have the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients and community. We foster a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, your professional growth is supported, and continuous learning is encouraged. Whether you're an experienced nurse or just beginning your career, you'll find meaningful opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop your expertise, and make a lasting impact every day. Join us and become part of a team that's committed to excellence in patient care.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs
• 100% licensure/certification reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays

Carlsbad Medical Center

Carlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 115-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Carlsbad, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with unique attractions and access to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert, nearby rivers and lakes, and year-round sunshine—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and explore.

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

**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.

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