Trauma Process Improvement Lead (RN)

UNC Health Careers; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health invites applications for the Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator role within Pardee UNC Health Care’s Trauma Program. The position focuses on evaluating and improving the clinical care of injured patients, guiding performance improvement and patient safety initiatives across the continuum.

You will lead multidisciplinary reviews, generate actionable metrics, and coordinate education for healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state.
• Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical role.
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications.
• Completion of a Trauma Process Improvement Course.

Responsibilities

• Develops the trauma PIPS program in alignment with ACS-COT, NC OEMS, and NC-COT guidelines.
• Identifies PI issues through direct observation, chart review, staff reporting, and morning reports.
• Applies process improvement methods to prevent recurring issues.
• Documents stakeholder meetings for tertiary and peer reviews.
• Defines and delivers aggregate metrics to evaluate PIPS effectiveness via daily chart reviews and reviews of regulated events.
• Inputs outcome data into the trauma registry and produces aggregate data for quality and executive reporting.
• Serves as a resource to all staff caring for injured trauma patients and collaborates across the organization.
• Assists in coordinating trauma-related education and interdisciplinary programs.
• Maintains knowledge of ACS resources and NC guidelines; meets education and attendance requirements.
• Documents and pursues corrective actions per ACS regulations.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

Trauma PI course

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

UNC Health invites applications for the Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator role within Pardee UNC Health Care’s Trauma Program. The position focuses on evaluating and improving the clinical care of injured patients, guiding performance improvement and patient safety initiatives across the continuum.

You will lead multidisciplinary reviews, generate actionable metrics, and coordinate education for healthcare professionals.