RN Trauma Program Leader

Carlsbad Medical Center; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment

Licensure reimbursement

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico, seeks a Trauma Program Manager to coordinate the facility's trauma program and oversee regulatory compliance, data registry activities, and ongoing performance improvement. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure ACS and state designation standards are met while advancing program growth.

You will lead education efforts, align objectives with nursing and medical leadership, and support community outreach and trauma system

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

• Coordinate daily operations of the trauma program in alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison for trauma services, collaborating 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, peer review support, and corrective action planning
• Support preparation for state designation, ACS verification, and regulatory surveys, maintaining documentation and audit readiness
• Coordinate and deliver education and training programs related to trauma care standards, protocols, and best practices
• Partner with Emergency Department and hospital leadership to align trauma program goals with organizational objectives
• Support community outreach, prevention initiatives, and collaboration with regional trauma systems and emergency medical services
• Provide 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

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Trauma registry software

Job description

Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico, seeks a Trauma Program Manager to coordinate the facility's trauma program and oversee regulatory compliance, data registry activities, and ongoing performance improvement. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to ensure ACS and state designation standards are met while advancing program growth.

You will lead education efforts, align objectives with nursing and medical leadership, and support community outreach and trauma system