Trauma Program Manager, Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia is seeking a Trauma Program Coordinator to lead the trauma program in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and guide regionalized trauma care.

You will oversee accreditation readiness, performance improvement, data reporting, and multidisciplinary education to improve patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing experience with trauma, critical care, or emergency nursing.
• Active RN licensure in Georgia.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Accreditation: Prepare the trauma program for ACS verification visits and state health surveys.
• Leadership: Manage trauma services personnel, PI coordinators, and outreach staff.
• Policy Development: Draft, deploy, and maintain trauma-specific protocols and guidelines.
• Budgeting: Oversee the trauma program’s financial resources and staffing.
• Case Review and PI: Evaluate trauma cases to ensure care aligns with ACS/state standards.
• Data Reporting: Manage trauma registry data and reporting to state/national databases.
• Education: Coordinate professional education (TNCC, ATLS, ENPC) for staff and community outreach.
• Team Collaboration: Attend activations and rounds to support trauma team performance.

Skills

Trauma care coordination

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Education outreach

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

Trauma Registry Software

Job description

Description

Assists in promoting optimal care to the injured patient through clinical activities, professional and public education, injury prevention, and performance improvement and patient safety. The Program Coordinator acts as a resource person to all patient care areas regarding nursing care as related to the trauma patient. Functions as a liaison for trauma care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties. The Trauma Program Coordinator, in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director, is responsible for overall management of the trauma program. The Trauma Program Coordinator will actively participate in the development of a regionalized trauma system.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Assists in promoting optimal care to the injured patient through clinical activities, professional and public education, injury prevention, and performance improvement and patient safety. The Program Coordinator acts as a resource person to all patient care areas regarding nursing care as related to the trauma patient. Functions as a liaison for trauma care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties. The Trauma Program Coordinator, in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director, is responsible for overall management of the trauma program. The Trauma Program Coordinator will actively participate in the development of a regionalized trauma system.

Position Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Current, active licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Georgia.

Education

Graduation from an NLM accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

C: Experience

Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience with at least 2-3 years in trauma, critical care, or emergency nursing. Previous trauma center designation and reverification experience desired in ideal applicants.

Special Qualifications

Participates in professional state organizations as required for trauma designation. Maintains TNCC, PALS or ENPC, and ACLS.

Degree of Supervision Required

Is able to function independently with minimal supervision. Works in conjunction with Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Director for overall management of the trauma program.

Essential Functions

Program Administration & Regulatory Compliance

• Accreditation: Prepares the trauma program for ACS verification visits and state department of health designation surveys.
• Leadership: Manages trauma services personnel, including registrars, performance improvement (PI) coordinators, and outreach staff.
• Policy Development: Collaborates with hospital leadership to draft, deploy, and maintain trauma-specific protocols and guidelines.
• Budgeting: Oversees the trauma program’s financial resources, staffing plans, and operational needs.

Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS)

• Case Review: Evaluates trauma cases concurrently and retrospectively to ensure care adheres to national ACS and state standards.
• Event Management: Identifies bottleneck processes, adverse events, or system issues, and establishes corrective action plans to improve clinical outcomes.
• Data Utilization: Monitors TQIP (Trauma Quality Improvement Program) reports to identify trends and drive clinical improvements at both the system and provider levels.

Trauma Registry and Data Management

• Registry Oversight: Manages the Trauma Registry to ensure timely, accurate collection and reporting of data.
• Data Reporting: Synthesizes registry data for state/national databases and internal program profiling.

Clinical Activities and Coordination

• Team Resource: Attend trauma activations to serve as a high-level resource and enhance trauma team performance.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Rounds on trauma units and participates in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure resources are available for optimal patient care.

Education, Outreach, and Injury Prevention

• Community Education: Coordinates community-based injury prevention programs and public outreach efforts.
• Professional Education: Facilitates ongoing trauma-specific clinical training (such as TNCC, ATLS, and ATCN) for nursing and ancillary staff.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.