Trauma Program Director: Ops & Quality Leadership

IntelliResume; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager of the Trauma Program at Hackensack University Medical Center to oversee operational, financial, and personnel aspects and drive quality improvement in trauma care. The role partners with the Trauma Chief and Health System leaders to advance patient safety and performance metrics.

You will lead compliance with ACS-COT, NJ DOH, and Joint Commission standards, supervise staff, manage the annual budget, and coordinate with nurses, EMS, and the

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Nursing or other health allied field required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Recent clinical experience in critical care, trauma, and/or emergency required.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License required.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trauma program in accordance with ACS-COT, NJ Department of Health, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Monitor compliance with hospital policies through clinical observation and staff evaluation.
• Review, revise, and evaluate the Trauma Program PI Plan annually.
• Supervise collection and analysis of trauma registry reports for quality improvement.
• Ensure ongoing measurement and reporting of findings to appropriate departments.
• Oversee ACS Trauma Site re-verification and Joint Commission reviews.
• Collaborate with the Trauma Chief to establish and monitor evaluation goals.
• Prepare the annual budget with the Trauma Chief and Director of Surgery.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to address patient care and safety issues.
• Serve as a resource for clinical practice to nursing staff and EMS.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program management

Quality improvement

Budgeting

Education

BS Degree in Nursing or health allied field

Master's Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager of the Trauma Program at Hackensack University Medical Center to oversee operational, financial, and personnel aspects and drive quality improvement in trauma care. The role partners with the Trauma Chief and Health System leaders to advance patient safety and performance metrics.

You will lead compliance with ACS-COT, NJ DOH, and Joint Commission standards, supervise staff, manage the annual budget, and coordinate with nurses, EMS, and the