Trauma Program Manager, Registered Nurse

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 has partnered with a leading healthcare organization in Knoxville, Tennessee, on a newly created Trauma Program Manager position supporting the development and launch of a Level II Trauma Program.

This is a unique opportunity for a Trauma Program Manager to build and shape a new program from the ground up rather than step into an established operation. The selected leader will help develop the infrastructure, clinical standards, processes, multidisciplinary relationships, education, performance-improvement framework, and culture needed to establish a sustainable, high-performing trauma program.

Working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, Trauma Medical Director, physician leadership, and key clinical stakeholders, the Trauma Program Manager will play a critical role in preparing the organization for Level II trauma readiness, with a targeted go-live/readiness timeframe of Q1 2028. The initiative has strong executive and system-wide support, engaged physician leadership, and a clear commitment to providing the resources and infrastructure needed for long-term program success.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain and maintain Tennessee licensure
• 3–5 years of relevant clinical nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience in quality or performance improvement, clinical education, program coordination, and/or nursing leadership
• Working knowledge of trauma systems, American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma program standards, trauma registry processes, and trauma performance improvement principles
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, preferred
• Approximately 3–5 years of program management experience, preferred
• Experience developing, expanding, leading, or preparing a 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

Additional Information

Schedule

Monday–Friday, typical management schedule with flexibility based on program and departmental needs. Weekend, holiday, and call coverage may be required as needed.

This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a Level II Trauma Program from the ground up rather than inherit an established program. The Trauma Program Manager will have meaningful autonomy to bring their expertise and ideas to the table, backed by strong support from the CNO, Trauma Medical Director, physicians, clinical leadership, and broader health system. For an experienced trauma RN leader ready to make a lasting impact, this role offers the opportunity to build, influence, and lead a high-profile program while gaining significant professional visibility, growth, and executive support.

EEO Notice

Homeland LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Homeland LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Homeland LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.