Trauma Program Manager: Lead, Compliance & Performance

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascension Health in Nashville, TN, seeks a Trauma Program Leader to supervise the Trauma Clinical Program and drive performance improvements within the department. You will ensure regulatory compliance and lead policy updates in collaboration with hospital leadership.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure, BLS, ALS/ACLS, and leadership experience in Trauma/Emergency settings, with a focus on program management and designation readiness.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates core organizational values, sets clear expectations, coaches staff for professional growth, and guides teams through shifting priorities.
• Supervises Trauma Clinical Program staff, drives performance improvement initiatives, and ensures compliant billing practices for activation charges.
• Monitors and adheres strictly to all local, regional, state, and national trauma program regulations and clinical care standards.
• Directs the routine review and revision of all trauma policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines at least every three years.
• Manages all preparation, documentation, and operational readiness for HFC trauma designation verification visits.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

RN license (TN Board of Nursing)

BLS Provider certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS)

TNCC Provider

STN TOPIC course

ATS Trauma Program Management course

Job description

Ascension Health in Nashville, TN, seeks a Trauma Program Leader to supervise the Trauma Clinical Program and drive performance improvements within the department. You will ensure regulatory compliance and lead policy updates in collaboration with hospital leadership.

Ideal candidates will have RN licensure, BLS, ALS/ACLS, and leadership experience in Trauma/Emergency settings, with a focus on program management and designation readiness.