TRAUMA PERF IMPRV COORD I

Memorial Hermann Health System; Katy (TX); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse to coordinate data collection, analysis, and education across hospital departments involved in care of traumatically injured patients.

The role ensures compliance with DSHS/ACS standards and supports the Trauma Program Manager/Director in achieving quality outcomes and patient safety improvements. Requires RN license, BSN, and 3 years in ED or trauma ICUs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Registered Nurse license required; TOPIC course within one year.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in either emergency department or a critical care area within a designated/verified trauma center.
• Effective oral and written communication skills while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in word processing, development of spreadsheets, data reporting, and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrates the ability to critically think and perform chart abstraction.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate the Trauma Performance Improvement Program at the facility level, including data collection, collations, analysis, modification and instruction.
• Review Performance Improvement indicators and medical records for accuracy and documentation per DSHS/ACS.
• Collect and analyze benchmarking data, focus studies and clinical indicators.
• Provide education, ensure loop closure, prepare reports and present outcomes for continuous improvement in trauma care.
• Organize trauma education and orientation for new staff to facility charting and trauma care expectations.
• Monitor compliance with trauma program standards and applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Document performance improvement processes to measure success and next steps.
• Provide patient follow-up with physicians, hospitals and EMS.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Data analysis

Chart abstraction

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Jobbeschreibung

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the Trauma Performance Improvement Patient Safety process by interfacing with all hospital departments that participate in the care of the traumatically injured patient. This position also supports and ensures compliance with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and/or the American College of Surgeons (ACS) standards and typically reports to the Trauma Program Manager/Director at the facility level.

Job Description Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse, TOPIC course completion within one (1) year
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Three (3) years clinical experience in either emergency department or a critical care area within a designated/verified trauma center
• Effective oral and written communication skills while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Demonstrates proficiency in word processing, development of spreadsheets, data reporting, and statistical analysis
• Demonstrates the ability to critically think and perform chart abstraction

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinates the Trauma Performance Improvement Program at the facility level to include data collection, collation, analysis, modification, and instruction.
• Reviews Performance Improvement indicators and medical records for accuracy, completeness of documentation, and audit filters as specified by the DSHS or the ACS.
• Collects and analyzes benchmarking data, focus studies and clinical indicators.
• Provides education, ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes and participates in continuous improvement projects as it relates to the trauma program.
• Organizes and coordinates new employee trauma education and orientation to facility charting and trauma care expectations.
• Monitors compliance with established standards as set forth by the policy and procedures of the trauma program; as well as, national, state, and regional agencies.
• Documents performance improvement processes to determine success of actions and implementations of loop closure/resolution/next steps.
• Provides patient follow-up with physicians, hospitals, and emergency medical services.
• Interprets and presents data that supports process improvement and research by identifying variations in patient care delivery and measuring outcomes with benchmarks.
• Reports any identified quality of care concerns including sentinel events, deaths, transfers, or complications.
• Collaborates with the trauma team to prepare documents for trauma medical peer/case reviews, morbidity and mortality, or other meetings as requested.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• All other duties as assigned.

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