Trauma Performance Improvement RN

Brown Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Performance Improvement Coordinator for the Trauma Registry at Rhode Island Hospital. The role focuses on coordinating the PI process to support ACS verification and continuous trauma care improvement.

Required RN licensure with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, plus 3+ years acute care experience, preferably in trauma. Strong collaboration and data management skills are essential, with day shifts and a Monday–Friday work pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years acute care clinical experience, preferably in Trauma
• Experience in Healthcare Quality/Process Improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to work with various levels of professionals
• Knowledge of database management and information systems
• RN licensure and current practice guidelines

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve care of the trauma patient through attendance at divisional meetings and document issues in TraumaOne
• Evaluate and validate Performance Improvement issues/concerns
• Collaborate with disciplines to develop action plans
• Present issues and plans to TPM, TMD and Trauma Committee members
• Assist in implementing action plans and monitor effectiveness
• Maintain documentation of PI issues and plans in organized format
• Establish PI filters to monitor trauma processes
• Develop focused reviews for PI filters and present to Trauma Committee
• Prepare for ACS site visit and coordinate CME events

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative/Judgment/Discretion

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Performance Improvement Coordinator is an integral member of the Trauma Registry at Rhode Island Hospital. As the only ACS verified Level I Trauma Center in the state of Rhode Island, we provide essential trauma care to nearly 4,000 patients with traumatic injuries every year. The Trauma service relies on the Performance Improvement Coordinator to coordinate the performance improvement process that is integral to our hospital’s American College of Surgeons verification status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Identify opportunities to improve care of the trauma patient through attendance at divisional meetings and document these issues in TraumaOne, the Trauma Registry database.

• Evaluate and validate Performance Improvement issues/concerns.

• Collaborate with various disciplines and departments to develop action plans of identified issues.

• Present the issues, evaluation and action plan to TPM, TMD and Trauma Committee members.

• Assists in implementing the action plan and monitors its effectiveness through the PI Process and report’s findings to the TPM, TMD and Trauma Committee.

• Ensures completion of action plan items and creates remediation plans if necessary to ensure loop closure on identified opportunities of care.

• Maintains the documentation of these PI issues and plans in an organized, traceable format.

• Establishes Performance Improvement filters to monitor processes within the Division of Trauma.

• Develops focused review presentations for PI filters that exceed established thresholds and presents to Trauma Committee.

• Actively participates in ongoing preparation for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site visit.

• Coordinates the Continued Medical Education events with the TPM and TMD.

• Collaborates in a professional manner with all members of the healthcare team to promote the goals and objectives of the Division of Trauma.

• Participates in professional development/educational activities to ensure advancement of skills and knowledge of trauma care and data information systems.

• Complies with all institutional and departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• AHA Basic Life (CPR)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Minimum of three years acute care clinical experience, preferably in Trauma
• Experience in Healthcare Quality/Process Improvement
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to work with various levels of professionals.
• Knowledge of database management and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization.
• Work requires high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and ability to function independently.
• Must be detailed oriented and possess strong organizational skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Pay Range:

$77,230.40-$154,460.80

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

M- F

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

No