Trauma RN Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Evanston, State College (IL, Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trauma RN Coordinator to manage trauma services at their Evanston facility. This role involves coordinating patient care, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring quality improvement in trauma services. Candidates should have significant emergency nursing experience and relevant certifications. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered, reflecting the importance of this specialized nursing role.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in emergency nursing and trauma patient care.
• Current licensure by the State Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma services and manage day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.
• Collaborate with trauma team physicians and nursing for optimal patient care.
• Oversee Trauma PI Program and maintain communication with involved departments.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Trauma patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS (AHA) certification

PALS (AHA) or ENPC certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Emergency Department

• Schedule: Days 7am to 7pm

• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

• Location: Evanston, IL 60201

St Francis is seeking a Trauma RN Coordinator. A trauma Coordinator is a registered Nurse responsible for monitoring and coordinating trauma services to ensure an organized team approach to the care of trauma patients using performance and quality improvement processes.

If you have emergency department experience, you are encouraged to apply!

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Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director, responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients, and for managing, promoting, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.
• Provides direction for patient care across the continuum in collaboration with trauma team physicians, sub-specialists, nursing, and ancillary services.
• The Trauma Coordinator is a registered nurse responsible for promoting optimal trauma care through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities.
• Responsible for the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs.
• Works with outside agencies including EMS and regulatory bodies.
• Maintains communication with all involved departments and individuals to ensure coordinated trauma patient care, from pre-hospital care through discharge, transfer, rehabilitation, or death.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science preferred.
• Current licensure by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Current PALS (AHA) or ENPC certificate upon hire and maintained.
• TNCC certification required.
• Minimum of three years in emergency nursing and trauma patient care.

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and more. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $35.35 to $53.58 per hour, with the final offer based on experience, education, credentials, and other factors.