Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator RN

Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, RN

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, RN for an exciting 13-week contract opportunity at a hospital in Katy, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically experienced Registered Nurse with a background in trauma services, clinical quality improvement, and regulatory compliance to help advance trauma care through data-driven performance improvement initiatives.

If you have experience in trauma program coordination, clinical chart abstraction, quality assurance, and compliance with trauma-related regulatory standards, we encourage you to apply!

The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator will support trauma program quality initiatives by reviewing clinical documentation, analyzing patient care data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping ensure compliance with applicable state and national trauma standards.

This is a non-bedside, non-direct-patient-care role focused on clinical performance improvement, trauma registry-related activities, data analysis, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed clinical chart reviews and abstraction to evaluate trauma care, outcomes, and compliance with established standards.
• Support trauma performance improvement initiatives and help identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential gaps in patient care.
• Evaluate clinical processes against applicable Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Joint Commission, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support trauma data reporting and National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB)-related activities.
• Analyze clinical data, develop spreadsheets, prepare reports, and assist with statistical analysis to support quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with trauma program leadership, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate performance improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation and communicate findings effectively through written reports and verbal presentations.
• Contribute to ongoing quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and efforts to improve trauma care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's degree preferred.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• TOPIC course completion preferred.
• BLS & ACLS (AHA only)
• PALS or ENPC
• TNCC or ATCN

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in an emergency department or critical care area within a designated or verified trauma center.
• At least three (3) years of experience implementing clinical performance improvement processes or initiatives involving DSHS, ACS, Joint Commission standards, or other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of trauma quality improvement processes and National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical chart abstraction, data reporting, spreadsheet development, and statistical analysis.
• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to patient confidentiality.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

• Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
• Trauma Quality Improvement RN
• Trauma Program Coordinator
• Trauma Quality Assurance Specialist
• Clinical Quality Improvement RN
• Emergency Department or Critical Care RN with trauma performance improvement experience

Why Join Protouch Staffing?

At Protouch Staffing, we connect experienced healthcare professionals with meaningful contract opportunities that match their expertise and career goals. We are committed to providing personalized recruiter support and helping our clinicians navigate their assignments successfully.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay of $55 per hour.
• A focused, weekday schedule.
• An opportunity to apply your clinical expertise outside direct bedside care.
• A specialized assignment supporting trauma program quality and performance improvement.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced RN with a strong background in trauma care, clinical quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, we want to hear from you! Apply today with Protouch Staffing! Please submit your current resume highlighting your trauma center experience, performance improvement initiatives, chart abstraction expertise, and relevant certifications.

Protouch Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon applicable qualifications, credential verification, and client requirements.