Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Trauma & Quality Coordinator to plan, coordinate, implement, and review trauma center CQI activities and EDAP CQI activities, guiding both physicians and ED staff. This role partners with ED leadership and system Sane Coordinator to oversee the local Sexual Assault Program, ensuring quality patient care across Emergency Department operations.

The position requires ED RN experience of more than 3 years and active certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS,

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year (AHA)
• TNS within 1 year (IDPH)
• BLS within 30 days (AHA)
• PALS within 1 year (AHA)
• Education: College Diploma in Nursing
• Work Experience: ED nursing >3yrs

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Indicator chart review and enter status/variance into IL State Trauma CQI database.
• Notify leadership with Performance Improvement issues that cannot be closed.
• Initiate follow-up to ensure loop closure and improve outcomes; perform trauma nursing documentation audits.
• Create variance charts and transmit variance data to dashboards.
• Collaborate with Trauma Director and Medical Director to evaluate quality patient care.
• Compile Trauma Death Summaries for monthly meetings.
• Assist in identification, documentation and resolution of trauma variances.
• Participate in registry validation activities with monthly chart audits and reports.
• Facilitate Trauma Registry reporting and ensure data submission to the State.
• Coordinate pediatric EDAP continuing education documentation with ED leadership.
• Maintain current standards of care and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate review processes for trauma center and EDAP designation.

Skills

ED RN experience

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN license (IDFPR)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Trauma & Quality Coordinator to plan, coordinate, implement, and review trauma center CQI activities and EDAP CQI activities, guiding both physicians and ED staff. This role partners with ED leadership and system Sane Coordinator to oversee the local Sexual Assault Program, ensuring quality patient care across Emergency Department operations.

The position requires ED RN experience of more than 3 years and active certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS,