Trauma Program Manager

Trauma Program ManagerReporting to the Associate Administrator, the Trauma Program Manager assists in the promotion of optimal care within Doctors Medical Center. Demonstrates professional competency in the nursing process, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the care of critically injured patients. Responsibilities of this role include clinical practice, record maintenance of the trauma registry and its Quality Improvement reports, educational programs for all personnel involved in care of the trauma patient (both prevention and all phases of care) and monitors patient's clinical progress during hospitalization. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the trauma services, actively participates in the staffing, budgetary, planning, leadership and quality improvement of the department.Minimum Education: BSN preferredMinimum Experience/Skills: Three to five years Emergency or Critical Care experience preferredCurrent: California RN licenseBLS certificationACLS certificationPALS certificationENPC within 6 months of hireTNCC within 6 months of hire (Instructor preferred).Physical Demands:Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting.Lift/position up to 25 lbs.Push/pull up to 25 lbs of force.Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, manual dexterity and mobility, ability to move quickly.Vision Requirements: Ability to adjust vision sufficiently to perform position accountabilitiesWorking Conditions:Regularly exposed to the risk of contagious and blood borne diseasesSubject to varying and unpredictable situationsExposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)Emergency and crisis situationsSubject to irregular hoursOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesOccasional exposure to radiation hazards, radioactive substances, and biohazards