Trauma Registrar- Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Trauma Registrar to support the Trauma Service’s data integrity and regulatory compliance. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to ethics, and collaboration with nursing teams to ensure accurate trauma and head/spine registry entry and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have trauma registry experience, ICU or ED exposure, and strong organizational skills. Join a patient-first team committed to quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience at Level II Trauma Center, preferably Level I.
• 1 year in ICU or ED.
• 1 year medical or Trauma/Head-Spine registry experience.
• Strong organizational, self-directed and goal-oriented abilities.

Responsibilities

• Trauma/Head and Spine registry supports Level II Trauma Center designation per Illinois law.
• Data entry for trauma and head and spine registries; report writing and quality improvement reports to nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Trauma registry experience

ICU or ED experience

Organized, creative, self-directed

Autonomous, goal-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Trauma Registrar position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• The Trauma / Head and Spine registry serves as an integral component of Trauma Service as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for Level II Trauma Center designation.
• General responsibilities include data entry for trauma and head and spine registries as outlined by the Trauma Coordinator, report writing, and quality improvement reports to nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
• Experience at a Level II, preferably Level I Trauma Center.
• 1 year in either ICU or ED
• One year medical experience or previous Trauma and Head/Spine registry experience.
• Ability to be organized, creative, self-directed, autonomous, and goal-oriented

Preferred

• N/A

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.