Trauma Quality & Performance Improvement RN

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Health Plan in Texas is seeking a Trauma Quality/Performance Improvement Nurse to monitor trauma data and coordinate performance improvement and patient safety, ensuring care aligns with established guidelines.

Under the Trauma Services Manager, you will participate in rounds with trauma surgeons, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize resource use, and contribute to trauma practice guidelines and registry submissions.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; RN license in Texas
• Minimum of three years in the Emergency Department or critical care with trauma patients
• Strong knowledge of trauma guidelines and patient safety standards
• Proficient in data review and trauma registry processes

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma activations in the Emergency Department, while in the hospital, and serve as a clinical expert guiding nursing care and trauma documentation.
• Participates in daily rounds with trauma surgeons on trauma-admitted patients as applicable.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Assists with the development and evaluation of trauma practice management guidelines or protocols.
• Attends regional RAC meetings and Trauma Services Committee meetings.
• Assists with trauma data abstraction and uploads to the state registry, NTDB, and trauma registry.
• Review medical records for inclusion into the trauma registry and resolve coding inconsistencies.
• Maintains knowledge regarding state registry and NTDB and coordinates professional education and injury prevention initiatives

Skills

Trauma nursing

Performance improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

RN license Texas

Job description

Driscoll Health Plan in Texas is seeking a Trauma Quality/Performance Improvement Nurse to monitor trauma data and coordinate performance improvement and patient safety, ensuring care aligns with established guidelines.

Under the Trauma Services Manager, you will participate in rounds with trauma surgeons, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize resource use, and contribute to trauma practice guidelines and registry submissions.