Trauma Quality Improvement Lead (RN, ED)

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

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an Emergency Trauma & Quality Coordinator to plan, coordinate, implement and review Trauma CQI and EDAP QC activities for physicians and ED staff. The role partners with ED leadership and system safety to oversee the local Sexual Assault Program.

Ideal candidates have ED RN experience >3 years and hold ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications within specified timeframes, with an Illinois RN license.

Qualifications

• ED RN with >3 years of experience.
• ACLS, PALS, BLS certifications within required timeframes.
• Illinois RN license and nursing education completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Indicator chart review and enter status/variance into IL State Trauma CQI database.
• Notify leadership of performance improvement issues requiring follow-up.
• Initiate follow-up to ensure loop closure and improve outcomes and care delivery processes.
• Create variance charts and transmit data to department dashboards.
• Collaborate with Trauma Director/Medical Director to evaluate quality of patient care.
• Compile Trauma Death Summaries for monthly Department of Trauma meetings.
• Assist in identification, documentation and resolution of trauma process variances.
• Participate in registry validation activities with chart audits and reporting.
• Facilitate Trauma Registry reporting and timely submission of data to IDPH.
• Coordinate EDAP pediatric continuing education documentation with ED staff.
• Maintain currency with standards of care and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate review processes for hospital Trauma Center and EDAP designations.
• Participate in regional pediatric QI activities and prepare QA reports.
• Perform regular nursing/UNL documentation audits and develop action plans for improvement.

Skills

ED nursing

RN experience

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Carle Health seeks an Emergency Trauma & Quality Coordinator to plan, coordinate, implement and review Trauma CQI and EDAP QC activities for physicians and ED staff. The role partners with ED leadership and system safety to oversee the local Sexual Assault Program.

Ideal candidates have ED RN experience >3 years and hold ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications within specified timeframes, with an Illinois RN license.