Trauma Nurse Coordinator

Reynolds Memorial Hospital; Glen Dale (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trauma Nurse Coordinator responsible for coordinating trauma care management. The role requires a registered nurse with trauma clinical experience and entails planning, implementing clinical protocols, and educating healthcare professionals on trauma care practices.

Qualifications

• Three years trauma clinical experience required.
• Must obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 30 days.
• TNCC certification also needed within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates trauma care management.
• Monitors clinical outcomes and system issues.
• Provides education for healthcare professionals.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant scientific principles

Effective communication skills

Education

Current licensure with WV Board of Registered Nurses

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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This position is responsible for coordinating trauma care management across the continuum of trauma care, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols / practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS within 30 days of hire date.
• Obtain TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification within 30 days of hire date.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years trauma clinical experience (Emergency Department or Critical Care).
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) or CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse).
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates the trauma care management across the continuum of trauma care.
• Works with and reviews cases prepared to ensure compliance with all registry related Trauma Center Designation Criteria.
• Provides for inter-facility staff development, participating in case review, and standardizing practice guidelines.
• Develops and disseminates educational programs for emergency healthcare professionals to gain competence in injury/violence prevention. Provides education opportunities for the general public in ways to reduce injury or violence.
• Monitors clinical outcomes and system issues for Performance Improvement.
• Manages, as appropriate, the operational aspects of Trauma Services.
• Assists the Trauma Registry to facilitate PI activities through the collection, coding, scoring and developing processes.
• Acts as a consultant/liaison by working with all departments to assist in the care of the trauma patient.
• Participates in research selection, analysis and distribution of findings.
• Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state, provincial or national levels.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).
• Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
• Working closely with others.
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.
  
  

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center:

51 RMH Nursing Emergency Services

Address:

800 Wheeling Avenue

Glen Dale

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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