Trauma Program Manager, Registered Nurse

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia seeks a Trauma Program Coordinator to lead trauma services and coordinate care across units. You will work with the Trauma Medical Director to manage the program and develop a regionalized trauma network, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in Georgia, a BSN, and 3–5 years of nursing experience with 2–3 years in trauma or emergency settings. TNCC, PALS/ENPC, and ACLS certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia.
• BSN from an accredited school.
• 3–5 years nursing experience with 2–3 years in trauma, critical care, or emergency nursing.
• TNCC, PALS or ENPC, and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trauma program for ACS verification visits and state designation surveys.
• Manage trauma services personnel, including registrars, PI coordinators, and outreach staff.
• Develop and maintain trauma-specific protocols and guidelines.
• Oversee the trauma program’s budget, staffing plans, and operational needs.
• Evaluate trauma cases and drive improvements using PI data.
• Manage Trauma Registry data reporting to state/national databases.
• Attend trauma activations and participate in rounds to optimize care.
• Coordinate community injury prevention and trauma education programs.

Skills

Nursing care

Trauma care

Leadership

Education coordination

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

RN licensure

Tools

TNCC

ATLS

ENPC

ACLS

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift: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.

Coordinates and facilitates the review of the trauma patients to identify trauma admissions, deaths and transfers. Coordinates and facilitates the Trauma M&M quality review. Coordinates necessary education to improve trauma care. Reviews trauma patient care for all patients meeting quality indicators. Ensures the standard quality of care is being delivered for all trauma patients. Completes quality review in a timely manner. Oversees performance improvement and patient safety plan.

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.