Trauma Education & Quality Lead, RN | Hybrid

Valley Children's Healthcare; California; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a Trauma Program Coordinator, RN to lead trauma education initiatives, support performance improvement efforts, and ensure regulatory excellence.

The hybrid role requires onsite participation for meetings and education while offering remote work 1–2 days per week. You will develop and evaluate education programs, promote evidence-based practice, and partner with leaders to advance trauma care across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current California RN license.
• Minimum of three years in Trauma, Emergency Department, and/or Critical Care nursing.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.
• TNCC certification within 12 months of hire.
• ATCN certification within 12 months of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate trauma education programs for physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure compliance with ACS trauma standards and PIPS requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
• Partner with the Trauma Program Quality Coordinator to identify, prioritize, and address performance improvement and patient safety opportunities.
• Serve as an expert resource for trauma education, clinical practice, and regulatory standards.
• Apply adult learning principles and innovative educational strategies to support professional development across diverse learner populations.
• Assist with trauma verification activities, program initiatives, and organizational projects that support excellence in trauma care.

Skills

Trauma care

Emergency nursing

Clinical education

Communication skills

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

California RN license

BLS certification (AHA)

TNCC certification

ATCN certification

Master's degree in Nursing / Public Health / Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valley Children's Healthcare is seeking a Trauma Program Coordinator, RN to lead trauma education initiatives, support performance improvement efforts, and ensure regulatory excellence.

The hybrid role requires onsite participation for meetings and education while offering remote work 1–2 days per week. You will develop and evaluate education programs, promote evidence-based practice, and partner with leaders to advance trauma care across the organization.