Trauma Program Director

American Trauma Society Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trauma Society Inc. seeks a Trauma Program Director to lead the trauma service line, partnering with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal patient care, quality outcomes, and compliance with local, state, and national standards for trauma center designation and verification.

The role requires a Florida-licensed Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's in Nursing (Master's preferred), BLS and ACLS, trauma certifications, and at least three years in critical care

Qualifications

• Florida RN license or recognized Compact Licensure
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Master's degree preferred
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of employment
• ACLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of employment
• Trauma-focused certifications preferred (TCRN, CEN, CCRN)
• Three years of nursing experience in inpatient critical care/trauma ICU
• Background in trauma system management essential

Responsibilities

• Lead trauma program in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership
• Ensure optimal trauma patient care services and quality outcomes
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and national standards for Trauma Center designation and verification

Skills

Trauma nursing

Critical care

Trauma system management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Trauma Program Director is a full-time position who works in concert with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to assure optimal trauma patient care services, quality outcomes, and compliance with local, state, and national standards for Trauma Center designation and verification

Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited School of Nursing. Master's degree preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse, or Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
Possession of a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate is preferred
Three years of professional nursing experience in an inpatient critical care or trauma nursing area or trauma intensive care unit
Background in trauma system management essential