RN Trauma Registry Coordinator

Corewell Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

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Traditional and Roth retirement

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Dearborn Hospital seeks a trauma registry professional to manage data collection, analysis and reporting for trauma patients across care continuum. You will interpret clinical information, assign AIS/ICD codes and ensure NTDS/NTDB submissions, contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Role requires RN licensure in Michigan, TNCC, AIS, and registry-specific education, with shifts 40 hours weekly, day shift, Dearborn site.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Required Must maintain eight hours of registry-specific continuing education annually.
• 2 years of relevant experience - Two years of recent nursing experience in the emergency department, critical care, or surgical services with increasing responsibility and interest in trauma care.
• Computer and Internet experience including comfort with the Windows and MS Office programs and the ability to manage and manipulate a large database.
• Teaching or training program experience. Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) - AAAM Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Certified Abbreviate Injury Scale Specialists (CAISS) Certification 1 1/2 Yrs required

Responsibilities

• Identify all trauma activations, admissions, transfers, and deaths, using clinical identifiers and strict inclusion/exclusion criteria as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
• Manage the Trauma Registry database by direct abstraction of clinical information based on National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS), including the identification of all injuries, procedures, comorbidities, complications and outcomes.
• Review clinical records across the continuum of care, including EMS reports, police reports, (if available), the Emergency Department, Surgery, and inpatient records, and apply appropriate Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) scores, International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic codes, operative codes, and E-codes.
• Identify performance improvement events and resolve or elevate as appropriate, with guidance from the Trauma Program Manager.
• Maintain registry software and coordinate required data submissions (NTDB, MDHHS, TQIP, MTQIP).
• Analyze benchmark reports and assist with performance improvement plans.
• Utilize registry data to synthesize routine and ad hoc reports to support research, performance improvement and injury prevention initiatives and track effectiveness of implemented programs.
• Develop and/or participate in injury prevention programs as dictated by the needs of the community and trauma program.

Skills

Nursing

Teaching/training

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Job description

About Dearborn Hospital Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

Scope of work

Responsible for the management of all components of the Trauma Registry and trauma informatics, including clinical case review, data retrieval and collection, statistics, analysis, and presentation both internally and externally. Must be comfortable with both interpretation of clinical care and advanced computing and database administration. Also serves to promote injury prevention and trauma education in a variety of ways such as teaching classes, conducting safety fairs and screenings, and representing Beaumont Health at community events.

• Identify all trauma activations, admissions, transfers, and deaths, using clinical identifiers and strict inclusion/exclusion criteria as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
• Manage the Trauma Registry database by direct abstraction of clinical information based on National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS), including the identification of all injuries, procedures, comorbidities, complications and outcomes.
• Review clinical records across the continuum of care, including EMS reports, police reports, (if available), the Emergency Department, Surgery, and inpatient records, and apply appropriate Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) scores, International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnostic codes, operative codes, and E-codes.
• Identify performance improvement events and resolve or elevate as appropriate, with guidance from the Trauma Program Manager.
• Maintain registry software and coordinate required data submissions (NTDB, MDHHS, TQIP, MTQIP).
• Analyze benchmark reports and assist with performance improvement plans.
• Utilize registry data to synthesize routine and ad hoc reports to support research, performance improvement and injury prevention initiatives and track effectiveness of implemented programs.
• Develop and/or participate in injury prevention programs as dictated by the needs of the community and trauma program.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Required Must maintain eight hours of registry-specific continuing education annually.
• 2 years of relevant experience- Two years of recent nursing experience in the emergency department, critical care, or surgical services with increasing responsibility and interest in trauma care. Required
• Computer and Internet experience including comfort with the Windows and MS Office programs and the ability to manage and manipulate a large database. Required
• Teaching or training program experience. Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - ENA Emergency Nurses Association 1 Year required
• Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) - AAAM Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Certified Abbreviate Injury Scale Specialists (CAISS) Certification 1 1/2 Yrs required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Trauma - Dearborn Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.