Trauma - Quality PI RN NE

15 Driscoll Children's Hospital-Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital seeks a Trauma Quality/Performance Improvement Nurse to monitor and review trauma data and coordinate performance improvement and patient safety. The role involves ensuring care aligns with guidelines, policies, and standards, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds and education.

The position requires an RN with a Texas license and 3+ years in ED/critical care trauma, with certifications such as BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, and TOPIC or related courses as

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Texas RN license required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Emergency Department or critical care area, including trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review trauma data.
• Coordinate performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with trauma data abstraction and NTDB/trauma registry uploads.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team for trauma care practices.

Skills

Trauma data review

Performance improvement

Nursing

RN license

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

AHA CPR

PALS

ACLS

TNCC

ENPC

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Under the supervision of the Trauma Services Manager, the Trauma Quality/Performance Improvement Nurse is responsible for monitoring and reviewing trauma data while coordinating aspects of Performance Improvement and patient safety through multidisciplinary care of trauma patients. The nurse will maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to assess whether trauma care is provided in accordance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains the utmost level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adheres to DCH hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. 1
• Will respond to trauma activations in the Emergency Department, while in the hospital, and serve as a clinical expert guiding nursing care of the trauma patient and trauma documentation.
• Will participate in daily rounds with trauma surgeons on trauma-admitted patients as applicable.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary care team to ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Participates in the review of trauma patient care.
• Assist the Trauma Services Manager with the implementation and continuous development of performance improvement initiatives.
• Collects performance improvement data by performing trauma audits and assists with analyzing data for potential improvement
• Assists with the development and evaluation of trauma practice management guidelines or protocols related to trauma care.
• Attends monthly/quarterly meetings of Regional Advisory Council (RAC).
• Attends monthly Trauma Services Committee meetings.
• Assists with trauma data abstraction and uploads timely to the state registry, NTDB (National Trauma Data Bank), and trauma registry.
• Assess medical records from various points of admission for appropriateness of inclusion into the trauma registry.
• Interacts with medical record staff and trauma analyst to resolve coding inconsistencies.
• Maintains knowledge regarding state registry and NTDB.
• Participates in and helps coordinate professional education.
• Participates in Injury Prevention initiatives, as directed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• BSN preferred
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Emergency Department or critical care area, including experience with trauma patients.

CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) continuously maintained. May onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and then transition to AHA upon first renewal.
• PALS Certified within one year of hire
• ACLS Certified within one year of hire
• TNCC Certified, required within 6 months of hire and maintain continuously thereafter
• ENPC Certified, required within 6 months of hire and maintain continuously thereafter

Based on availability, obtain within one year of hire:

• Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) or appropriate approved course that meets objectives of trauma performance improvement
• ----- Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)
• Abbreviated Injury Severity Score (AIS15) course

Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as many a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.