Trauma Program Manager

Catholic Health; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 113,600 - 145,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Culture supporting professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Trauma Program Manager based in Rockville Centre, NY. This role involves overseeing and enhancing the Trauma Program's applications and compliance with medical standards, with a strong focus on performance improvement and educational development. Candidates should have at least 5 years of clinical and leadership experience, along with relevant educational qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $113,600 to $145,100 per year and excellent employee benefits including tuition assistance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in trauma (emergency department/critical care).
• Hold current membership in a national or regional trauma organization.
• Provide evidence of 36 hours of trauma-related continuing education during the verification cycle.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Trauma Medical Director to develop and implement policies and clinical protocols.
• Ensure compliance with standards set by the American College of Surgeons.
• Oversee the trauma registry and monitor performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical experience in trauma

Leadership experience

Data presentation

Policy development

Education

Master's Degree in a healthcare related field

Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare field

Job description

Overview

Trauma Program Manager Responsibilities: Works collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director to oversee services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary care of all trauma patients from scene to discharge and in the development of policies and procedures. This role leads the maintenance and enhancement of applications and repositories for the Trauma Program, including the Trauma One application for the NYSDOH, National Trauma Database, and American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program registries. Responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of these applications and databases, reporting, and all data submissions as requested by departmental and hospital leadership. Oversees day-to-day process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing and ancillary personnel involved in trauma patient care. Oversees, develops, and directs the trauma service program, including operations, budgets, development and implementation of operational practices, and coordination and promotion of related activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Trauma Medical Director to develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical protocols and practice management guidelines.
• Ensure the program meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the American College of Surgeons – Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT).
• Prepare operating, capital, and payroll budgets.
• Hire, train, direct, evaluate, and discipline program support staff.
• Provide educational opportunities for staff development.
• Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with the PI Nurse Manager.
• Serve as a liaison to administration and represent the trauma program on hospital and regional committees to enhance trauma care.
• Oversee the trauma registry.
• Carry out education, as well as disciplinary actions, where applicable with HR and the AVP.
• Ensure compliance with maintaining proper registries and timely data submittal.
• Accountable for data presentation at meetings.
• Review cases pertinent to M&M/peer review issues, system issues, and other categories as outlined by the ACS (transfers, deaths, etc.).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience in trauma (emergency department/critical care) and leadership experience.
• Master’s Degree in a healthcare related field preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare field with extensive administrative and trauma experience may be considered.
• Provide evidence of 36 hours of trauma-related continuing education (CE) during the trauma verification cycle (3 years).
• Hold current membership in a national or regional trauma organization.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: USD $113,600.00 - USD $145,100.00 /Yr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.