RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator monitors and evaluates the care of the critically injured patient from time of injury through the continuum of care to ensure that care is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Works under the direction of the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the Trauma Program Manager (TPM).

This role coordinates performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking, collaborates with the TMD and TPM to

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 3–5 years of recent clinical experience.
• Experience with data collection and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking for a level 1 pediatric trauma center.
• Collaborate with trauma leadership to review program performance and promote issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia trauma standards and TQIP guidelines.
• Travel to various locations as required.

Skills

Coordination and facilitation

Data analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Travel ability

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

QI Macros

Job description

The RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator monitors and evaluates the care of the critically injured patient from time of injury through the continuum of care to ensure that care is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Works under the direction of the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the Trauma Program Manager (TPM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data and outcomes required for a level 1 pediatric trauma center.
• Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager and other disciplines to review the performance and safety of the Trauma Program and coordinates activities to evaluate issues, promote loop closure, and enhance clinical outcomes.
• Maintains compliance with trauma standards and guidelines in accordance to the State of Virginia for trauma designation and the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). MSN preferred.
• Three to five years of recent clinical experience necessary.
• Previous clinical experience with data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement preferred.
• Must possess computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Excel, QI Macros and other clinical software systems.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve independently and disseminate data to relevant groups across the health system.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that display effective and professional customer service skills and interactions.
• Ability to travel to various locations as required for performance of job role.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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