Trauma Program Coordinator

MultiCare Health System; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 145,808 - 205,545; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System’s Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma seeks a Trauma Program Coordinator to lead and advance the hospital's Level IV trauma program, ensuring compliance with state standards and supporting performance improvement processes.

The role collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director, ED leadership and EMS partners to improve outcomes, coordinate education, outreach, and system-wide safety initiatives across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required); Master's preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in WA or multistate licensure endorsement.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• ACLS certification; TNCC certification.
• PALS or ENPC certification; trauma specialty certifications preferred.
• Minimum five years nursing experience; 2 years in management preferred.
• Experience in emergency or critical care settings and trauma nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advance all aspects of the hospital's Level IV Trauma Program.
• Lead quality improvement, trauma registry oversight, and survey readiness.
• Develop policies, educate staff, and collaborate with EMS and community partners.
• Promote injury prevention, outreach, and patient safety initiatives.
• Supervise assigned staff and assist with budget development and monitoring.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team coordination

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

ACLS

TNCC

PALS/ENPC

RN licensure (WA or MSL)

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Variable, Schedule: Variable

.6FTE Trauma Coordinator .4FTE Outreach (Total 1.0FTE)

Allenmore Hospital Trauma Coordinator

The Allenmore Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and advancing all aspects of the hospital's Level IV Trauma Program, ensuring compliance with Washington State trauma designation standards and supporting a comprehensive Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) process. The coordinator serves as the primary resource for trauma quality improvement, registry oversight, education, survey readiness, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. In addition, the role leads injury prevention, outreach, and community engagement activities, working with EMS agencies, referral hospitals, public safety partners, and community organizations to improve trauma system performance, enhance access to care, identify transfer and process improvement opportunities, and deliver trauma-related education throughout the region. Working collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director, Emergency Department leadership, and AVP of Trauma Services, the coordinator helps ensure the long-term success, sustainability, and growth of Allenmore's trauma program while promoting evidence-based care and improved patient outcomes.

Position Summary

The Trauma Program Coordinator provides facilitation and direction for a multidisciplinary trauma service for an assigned Trauma Center. The incumbent works with the AVP for Trauma Services implements and monitors systems to enhance care of trauma patients receiving services; serves as a resource for inter-intra disciplinary team members and patient families that participate in the care of trauma patients; develops and applies standards and research to enhance quality of patient care; implements and evaluates performance improvement; develops effective working relationships with all system providers and management; supervises assigned staff and participates in the development and monitoring of the assigned budget.

Plan and evaluate injury prevention initiatives using data, while collaborating with partners to deliver community education, outreach, and trauma awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (requied)/Master degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Registered Nurse license (RN) in Washington State or multi-state licensure endorsement (MSL)
• BLS BLS - Basic Life Support (includes RQI) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course (ENPC) certification
• Specialty Certification in one or more of the following: Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), or a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of professional/technical nursing experience required; preferably in an emergency or critical care nursing unit, with at least six months experience in trauma nursing
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity preferred

About Allenmore Hospital

MultiCare Allenmore Hospital has served Tacoma since 1929, offering convenient access to primary and specialty care services. This 130-bed hospital provides advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and a 24-hour Emergency Department, all located on a patient-friendly, easily accessible campus.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
• Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
• Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $145,808.00 - $205,545.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.