Trauma Program Lead (RN) — Level II Readiness

Homeland Talent Solutions; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Homeland Talent Solutions and a premier healthcare organization in Knoxville, TN, seek a Trauma Program Manager to build a Level II Trauma Program from the ground up. You will shape governance, standards, education, and performance improvement, with executive support to ensure long-term success.

The role demands RN leadership with BSN, TN licensure, and 3–5 years in trauma care or program management, with a focus on designations, readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• BSN required and TN RN license or ability to obtain licensure
• 3–5 years of relevant clinical nursing experience
• Experience in quality or performance improvement, clinical education, program coordination, or nursing leadership
• Knowledge of ACS trauma program standards and trauma registry processes
• Master’s degree preferred
• 3–5 years of program management experience preferred
• Experience developing trauma program for designation or verification preferred
• Strong Emergency Department RN leadership experience with significant trauma exposure preferred
• Additional trauma-related certifications or specialized training preferred

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Level II Trauma Program with governance, infrastructure, policies, processes, standards, workflows, and accountability
• Partner with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital leadership to set priorities, evaluate outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in trauma care
• Foster multidisciplinary collaboration across Emergency Services, ICU, OR, nursing, trauma surgery, EMS, radiology, anesthesia, and physician/system stakeholders
• Develop and oversee the Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) and patient safety program with metrics, reviews, dashboards, and quality initiatives
• Lead trauma center designation, verification, regulatory readiness, and ongoing compliance efforts
• Oversee trauma registry operations, data integrity, reporting, and use of data to drive improvements
• Develop and implement trauma-related policies, protocols, clinical pathways, guidelines, and standardized workflows
• Establish education, competency, certification, simulation, and staff-development programs for trauma teams
• Facilitate trauma committees, case reviews, and other program-related meetings to promote accountability
• Strengthen partnerships with EMS and community organizations supporting injury-prevention initiatives
• Drive readiness for the Q1 2028 launch with gap assessments, remediation plans, and readiness activities

Skills

Nursing leadership

Quality improvement

Program management

Trauma knowledge

Clinical education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Job description

Homeland Talent Solutions and a premier healthcare organization in Knoxville, TN, seek a Trauma Program Manager to build a Level II Trauma Program from the ground up. You will shape governance, standards, education, and performance improvement, with executive support to ensure long-term success.

The role demands RN leadership with BSN, TN licensure, and 3–5 years in trauma care or program management, with a focus on designations, readiness, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.