Trauma Care Coordinator RN - Day Shift Leader

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Trauma Coordinator - RN to oversee the trauma program and ensure high-quality patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes interprofessional collaboration with trauma physicians, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary services to optimize outcomes.

The Trauma Coordinator will lead education, quality improvement, and program development, including the Trauma PI program and registry, with emphasis on community injury prevention and

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications on hire.
• TNCC certification required.
• Minimum three years in emergency nursing and trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Organizes trauma services and manages day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.
• Directs patient care across the continuum with the trauma team.
• Promotes trauma care through education, administration and quality improvement.
• Oversees the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention initiatives.
• Collaborates with EMS and regulatory agencies; ensures smooth communication across departments.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical leadership

Patient care coordination

Communication

Emergency nursing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license (Texas)

Job description

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Trauma Coordinator - RN to oversee the trauma program and ensure high-quality patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes interprofessional collaboration with trauma physicians, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary services to optimize outcomes.

The Trauma Coordinator will lead education, quality improvement, and program development, including the Trauma PI program and registry, with emphasis on community injury prevention and