Trauma Program Quality Coordinator - RN

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare is looking for an experienced Trauma Program Quality Coordinator to enhance trauma care quality and patient safety. This role involves collaborating with various teams to implement quality initiatives and improve patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates should have significant clinical experience and be passionate about quality improvement. They will engage in performance improvement activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in California is required.
• 5+ years of clinical experience in Trauma, Emergency Department, or Critical Care.
• Experience with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Lead performance improvement activities using data.
• Facilitate peer review processes with medical staff and nursing.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field

Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Help drive excellence in trauma care through quality, patient safety, and performance improvement.

We are seeking an experienced Trauma Program Quality Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will partner with Trauma Program leadership, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality initiatives, improve patient outcomes, and support regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with a strong background in trauma, emergency, or critical care who is passionate about quality improvement, data analysis, and creating meaningful change in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the Trauma Program's quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Lead and support performance improvement activities using data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate medical staff, nursing, and interdisciplinary peer review processes.
• Investigate quality and patient safety concerns identified by leadership and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Translate quality data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the patient and family care experience.
• Partner with Trauma Program leadership to develop and implement evidence-based quality improvement strategies.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field (preferred)
• Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field (preferred)

Licensure

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in Trauma, Emergency Department, and/or Critical Care (required)
• Minimum of 4 years of recent experience with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission (TJC), California Title 22, and other applicable regulatory requirements (required)

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who brings:

• Strong quality improvement and performance improvement experience
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and clinical problem-solving skills
• Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• A passion for improving patient safety, quality outcomes, and the overall patient experience