Trauma Care Program Leader

Sacbar; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center is seeking a full-time Trauma Program Manager to lead the Trauma Services Department. Responsibilities include operations, quality improvement, education, outreach, and regulatory compliance to support adult and pediatric trauma care.

The role requires RN licensure in California, a BSN, and prior trauma or critical care leadership. TNCC is required within 3 months; NP certification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Licensing as a Registered Nurse in California (RN)
• BSN required; NP certification desirable
• TNCC required within 3 months of start; TNCC Instructor desirable
• Eight years nursing experience; 4 years in critical care/ED/trauma; 2 years supervisory
• EOE/M/F/H/V

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Natividad Medical Center’s Trauma Program
• Coordinate operations, quality improvement, education, outreach, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure ACS verification readiness and trauma program performance improvement activities
• Oversee trauma registry, data management, and multidisciplinary committee activities
• Manage budgets, program evaluation, and operational improvements; liaise with clinicians and hospital leadership

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Trauma care

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education & outreach

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nurse Practitioner certification desirable

Job description

Natividad Medical Center is seeking a full-time Trauma Program Manager to lead the Trauma Services Department. Responsibilities include operations, quality improvement, education, outreach, and regulatory compliance to support adult and pediatric trauma care.

The role requires RN licensure in California, a BSN, and prior trauma or critical care leadership. TNCC is required within 3 months; NP certification is desirable.