RN Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator RN. The incumbent will coordinate trauma care quality assurance, respond to trauma activations, and lead performance improvement activities. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have at least 3 years of experience. Required certifications include RN, BLS, and ACLS within specified timelines. Competitive benefits are included in the package.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification required.
• ACLS and BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Trauma Performance Improvement Program.
• Respond to trauma activation pages and provide clinical support.
• Develop and evaluate the Trauma Process Improvement Program.

Skills

Trauma process improvement

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Educational program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The Trauma Process Improvement (PI) Coordinator RN, under direction of the Manager Trauma Programs, is responsible for coordination and facilitation of the Trauma Performance Improvement Program. Responsible for monitoring and coordinating trauma care to ensure quality care for the trauma patient. Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responds to trauma activation pages when available to provide clinical support and to evaluate effectiveness of trauma resuscitation process. Responds to disaster activation and performs RN duties as required.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates a Trauma Process Improvement Program in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director, and ensures the trauma program meets state regulatory and accrediting standards for performance improvement and patient safety.
• Oversees the collection, tracking and benchmarking of trauma PI issues related to patient care and system development. Maintains the tracking system for case reviews and performance improvement reports. Ensures loop closure is obtained and tracked in registry.
• Participates in assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of processes and education for process improvement in the care of trauma patients.
• Integrates the trauma registry in the trauma PI process.
• Integrates or links trauma PI with hospital or system PI.
• Maintains Trauma Dept Dashboards monthly and evaluates outcomes of PI projects related to dashboard metrics.
• Collaborates with managers, staff, and education team to identify, implement, and evaluate education programs for trauma based on new trauma care guidelines, research, evidence-based practice, and the educational needs of units for quality/process improvement as well as activities specific to the patient population as evidenced by trauma registry data.
• Provides trauma education in trauma orientation classes in the ED. Coordinates and instructs in outreach education programs such as ATLS, ATCN, and TNCC.
• Participates in community and hospital outreach programs.

Key Success Factors

• Advanced understanding of Trauma process improvement, terminology and standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care applicable to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions.
• Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching methods.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of constituencies.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand, optimize and document complex processes.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's
• MAJOR - Nursing
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• ACLS (ACLS): ACLS or ACLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Trauma Outcomes & Performance (TOPIC): Trauma Outcome Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) required within 12 months of hire.
• Emergency Nrs Pediatric (ENPC), Pedi Adv Life Support (PALS): PALS within 30 days or ENPC within 180 days.
• RN- Advanced Trauma Care (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): ATCN or TNCC within 180 days.