Trauma Performance Improvement and Outreach Nurse Coordinator

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital is seeking a Trauma PI and Outreach Nurse Coordinator to lead the trauma Performance Improvement (PI) & Patient Safety (PIPS) program and extend outreach and education across the care continuum.

The role requires BSN, Texas RN licensure, and clinical trauma/ED/critical care experience, with certifications like CEN/CPEN/CCRN preferred. Expect ACS and state designation compliance, education initiatives, and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Texas RN license current.
• Clinical nursing experience in trauma, ED, or critical care.
• Specialty certification preferred (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TNS).
• ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC required within 18 months of employment.
• AAAM AIS15 & Trauma ICD-10 coding within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the trauma PI & PIPS program.
• Ensure ACS verification and state trauma designation compliance.
• Use registry data to monitor KPIs and practice guidelines.
• Liaise between trauma service, ED, surgical teams, CCU, nursing, and ancillary departments.
• Provide staff education on trauma protocols, PI findings, and best practices.
• Plan and deliver trauma education for internal and external audiences.
• Respond to trauma activations and serve as a resource for trauma care.

Skills

Trauma nursing

Staff education

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Texas RN license

Trauma/ED/CCU experience

Specialty certs preferred

ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC within 18 months

AIS15 & Trauma ICD-10 coding within 18 months

Tools

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

TNCC

Job description

Job Description

The Trauma PI and Outreach Nurse Coordinator is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program, as well as managing the program’s outreach and education activities. This position ensures compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification standards and state trauma designation requirements, enhancing the quality of trauma care delivered across the continuum.

SHIFT & SCHEDULE

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Essential Functions/Performance Expectations

• Develop, implement, and maintain the trauma Performance Improvement (PI) & Patient
• Safety Plan (PIPS) in accordance with ACS and state standards.
• Use registry data to monitor compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical practice guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between the trauma service, emergency department, surgical teams,critical care, nursing units, and ancillary departments to resolve care issues.
• Provide education to staff and providers on trauma protocols, PI findings, and bestpractice standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver trauma education programs for internal and external audiences.
• Respond to trauma activations while in house and serve as a resource regarding the care of the trauma patient.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse
• Clinical nursing experience in trauma, ED, or critical care nursing
• Certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TNS) preferred
• ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC are required within 18 months of date of employment.
• AAAM AIS15 & Trauma ICD-10 coding within 18 months of date of employment.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.