Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist (Part-Time)

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wage transparency and equitable pay

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA seeks a part-time Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist to oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for trauma quality across the continuum of care. The role supports the ED and inpatient teams with real-time insights.

You will participate in safety rounds, multidisciplinary discussions, and community initiatives while advancing trauma performance projects and preparing for regulatory reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five years’ experience in Healthcare, Emergency Services, Critical Care, or Critical Care transport.
• Licensed as RN in VA or compact state, or National/State paramedic certification.
• Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) or CAISS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, surveil, and report trauma quality and performance data.
• Provide real-time data support to ED and inpatient units.
• Attend safety huddles and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Lead and support trauma performance-improvement initiatives and redesign efforts.
• Contribute to regulatory reviews and level II trauma center designation processes.

Skills

Healthcare quality improvement

Data analysis

Emergency medicine

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

EHR systems

Job description

Position Title

Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Description Summary

As a Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist, you will step into an energetic, highly accountable, and collaborative team where no two days are alike, yet every day makes a profound impact.

Working day shifts on a part-time schedule (24 hours/week with core Wednesdays and rare weekends), you will dive right into the action. You can look forward to attending safety huddles and multidisciplinary rounds, providing real-time support for the emergency department and inpatient units, and resolving critical cases.

You’ll utilize your clinical expertise and EHR proficiency to analyze dashboards and spreadsheets, tracking and trending data to uncover process improvement opportunities spanning the entire continuum of care, from prehospital EMS support to discharge. You’ll also champion exciting initiatives, from community fall-safety outreach and disaster preparedness exercises to contributing to national conferences, building on recent wins like our VDH Level II Trauma Center Redesignation and upcoming TQIP and KIC poster presentations.

As a Trauma PI Specialist you'll gain a unique, 360-degree view of the full spectrum of trauma care while working on projects that elevate patient outcomes hospital-wide. There are clear pathways for career growth into trauma program and quality leadership roles so you can excel in your career.

Located in Arlington, Virginia, VHC Health is a 548-bed, independent, not-for-profit health system and nationally recognized teaching hospital. We have proudly served the Washington, DC metropolitan community for more than 75 years. Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the region, VHC Health has earned recognition as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and a 2025 Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. We also hold the prestigious Magnet designation for nursing excellence. As a Level II Trauma Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care when it matters most.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist will work at the direction of the Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director. The trauma PI specialist's chief responsibility is to act as a resource to the trauma service line. The PI specialist conducts the collection, surveillance, data entry, analysis and reporting of trauma quality and performance improvement information from medical records as well as other resources. The trauma PI specialist ensures data collection, management, analysis, and performance improvement requirements are met for a Level II trauma center. The PI specialist acts in a pivotal capacity for attaining and maintaining level II trauma center designation and verification. Excellent communication and organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to pay close attention to detail are essential. Must be reliable, dependable, and able to initiate and complete projects of moderate complexity with limited supervision. He/she will demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with teams. The candidate must be able to work in a high-pressure environment subject to multiple and changing priorities and demands. This position primarily is a weekday only position but the candidate must be able to work additional hours at times to support large projects and/or to prepare for regulatory reviews. This may require evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines and preparation goals. It should be noted this is not a patient care role.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in an approved related field is preferred.

Experience:

Five years experience in Healthcare, Emergency Services, Critical Care , or Critical Care transport is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, or compact state, is required, or,

Nationally registered Paramedic is required, or,

State certified Paramedic is required.

Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) is preferred, or

Certified Abbreviated Injury Scaling Specialist (CAISS) is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Completion of TOPIC (Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course) within 1 year of hire if not obtained prior
• Completion of AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scaling) Course and Trauma ICD 10 course within 2 years of hire
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy
• Mastery in working with Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent organizational skills and time management

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.