TRAUMA COORDINATOR - TRAUMA PROGRAM

Aspirus, Inc; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages available for 0

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and 3

Job summary

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a TRAUMA COORDINATOR to join the Trauma Program team. The Trauma Program Coordinator is a professional RN who collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director to oversee the hospital's trauma program and ensure care standards are met across the trauma continuum.

The role includes trauma performance improvement, care coordination, and development and evaluation of the trauma program, with leadership responsibilities across departments and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with trauma care experience and leadership ability.
• Active RN license in Michigan.
• BLS certification current or within 90 days; TNCC cert current or within 1 year.
• Preferred ACLS/ATLS training or instructor status.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hospital's trauma program and ensure care standards across the trauma continuum.
• Lead trauma performance improvement and coordinate trauma care across departments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the trauma program; organize services for multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with medical staff, administration, and nursing to sustain professional practice aligned with Aspirus values.

Skills

Leadership & team leadership

Interpersonal and communication skills

Public speaking

Instructional skills

Data collection and basic statistics

Education

RN license in MI

Associate degree; bachelor’s preferred in Nursing/Administration

BLS certification

TNCC certification

ACLS/ATLS training or instructor status preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a TRAUMA COORDINATOR to join our TRAUMA PROGRAM team!

The Trauma Program Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who works collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to assume responsibility and accountability for the oversight of the hospital's trauma program and assuring the standards of care are met through the trauma care continuum. They assess, plan, implement and evaluate trauma care standards provided at the facility and work to incorporate evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include trauma performance improvement, coordination of trauma care, and assistance in maintaining the hospital as a designated trauma center. The coordinator plays an active role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program and is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary to provide a multidisciplinary approach to care of the trauma patient. The Trauma Program Coordinator works closely with the hospital medical staff, administration, department managers, ancillary services, referral agencies, and nursing personnel to nurture and sustain a professional practice environment through effective leadership, relationship building, and communication in alignment with Aspirus' core values. This position reports to the Aspirus Trauma System Manager with indirect reporting to facility specific ED manager and CNO/DON.

HOURS: Part Time; 0.6 FTE or 48 hours per pay period.

Experience/Qualifications

• Evidence of educational preparation, relevant clinical experience in the care of injured patients, and administrative ability.
• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a nursing program.
• Associate degree with bachelor's degree preferred in Nursing, Administration, or related field.
• Two years' experience in area of trauma specialty with previous experience in supervisory management, leadership, or teaching role beneficial.
• Previous trauma management experience desired.
• Possesses an active RN nursing license in the state in which the hospital is located.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current in TNCC certification or obtains within 1 year of hire.
• Possesses strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in public speaking and instructional skills desired.
• ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, audited ATLS, ATCN, CEN, CCRN, and other trauma related training or instructor status preferred.
• Conceptual knowledge of performance improvement/patient safety; knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding systems; knowledge of data collection methodology, basic statistics, display techniques, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; experience with computer database operations.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 3 bed ICU and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 12 patients per day. The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here to learn more about Ironwood, Michigan

Credentials:
Essential:
* RN-RN MI
* CPR or BLS
* TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE