Trauma Regional Coordinator- Eastern Region

WVU; Ewing Township (NJ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU is seeking a Trauma Regional Coordinator to enhance trauma care in the Eastern region. This role involves coordinating trauma initiatives, conducting case reviews, and providing educational programs, while working remotely with some travel. The ideal candidate will have a background in allied health, experience in trauma care, and the ability to mentor others. Join a leading health system to make a difference in trauma patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in allied health or master's public health required.
• Experience in trauma-related care and performance metrics development.
• Knowledge of standards from regulatory agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma care initiatives across the IVU Medicine referral area.
• Develop educational materials and conduct trauma-related programs.
• Participate in trauma case reviews to ensure compliance with care standards.

Skills

Knowledge of trauma care processes

Time management skills

Ability to mentor adult learners

Education

Bachelor’s in allied health or master’s in public health

Licensed to practice in the state of WV (if applicable)

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Webex

Zoom

Job description

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Trauma Regional Coordinator- Eastern Region

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This position will perform as an expert clinician to promote quality trauma care though the coordination and continual development of the components of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT). This position is responsible for identifying establishing and maintaining relationships with affiliated hospital staff, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies and communities throughout the WVU Medicine referral area. This individual will work remote with travel required to the regional area of assignment. This individual will participate in trauma case review to evaluate care given and review compliance with trauma practice guidelines. This individual will have responsibility related to promotion of trauma standards of care according to national and state accepted guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in allied health fields OR master’s in public health
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience with mentoring adult learners and developing educational needs assessments
2. Experience with team leading and establishing performance metrics
3. Experience with trauma related care

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Licensed to practice in the state of WV, as applicable
EXPERIENCE:
1. Understanding of the Trauma Quality Improvement process and patient safety programs; knowledge of standards required by various regulatory agencies.
2. Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills to meet established deadlines, on assigned projects.
3. ENPC, TNCC, TCAR or ATLS provider/instructor/auditor, if RN.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Develop methods to communicate a variety of initiatives to improve quality of care for the trauma patient population.
2. Represent WVU Medicine om a variety of local and regional public and professional meetings.
3. Coordinate case audits and reviews with referring hospital staff and EMS agencies within the WVU Medicine referral area, in collaboration with the local trauma personnel and the Director of Trauma Programs
4. Identify learning needs and develop educational materials to address those needs
5. Provide and/or coordinate trauma related continuing educational programs in the assigned region (i.e. Stop the bleed, TNCC, ENPC, ATLS, RTTDC)
6. Assist regional personnel to establish injury prevention initiatives based upon the common trends that region.
7. Provide follow up communications as applicable
8. In collaboration with the local trauma personnel, ensure compliance with all state and national standards and regulations.
9. Reports trends and performance issues to the Trauma Medical Advisory Committee (TMAC) or Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (EMSAC) during regular meetings.
10. Collaborate with local trauma personnel and local emergency management planners for planning and preparation of disaster drill and activations
11. Monitor designated educational and outreach programs for effectiveness and adjust in accordance with needs.
12. Other duties may be assigned by the TPM or TMD, to support the goals and mission of the JMMTC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to lift, push or pull 11-20 pounds.
2. Ability to sit at a desk/computer and work for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Remote work environment.
2. Travel required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of and ability to use computers, including word processing, spread sheets, graphics, messaging (E-Mail), data base management, and report writers. Experience with Excel, Microsoft teams, Webex and ZOOM is useful.
2. Ability to work independently with excellent time management skills, on assigned projects and to recommend improvement to the process of collecting, maintaining, and reporting trauma registry data.
3. Experience with performance audits.
4. Ability to establish productive relationships with a wide variety of health care professionals.
5. Ability to mentor adult learners.

Additional Job Description:

Additional Job Description

This position will support the Eastern region including Berkeley, Jefferson, Potomac and Grant Trauma Centers.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

1915 WVUH Critical Care Signature Program

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The West Virginia University Health System, West Virginia's largest health system with more than 2,700 beds is the state’s largest private employer, is comprised of more than 20 hospitals, including a children's hospital and five institutes, all anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn more about WVU Medicine here: https://wvumedicine.org/about/