RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator - Katy, TX - AK 26-13961

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
Location: Katy, TX
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM | 9 Hours/Day | 45 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $2,200–$2,350/week
Traveler: $2,250–$2,450/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate trauma performance improvement initiatives, monitor regulatory compliance, and support quality improvement in trauma patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; master’s degree preferred.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) completion required within 12 months of hire.

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care area within a designated or verified trauma center.

• Minimum 3 years of experience implementing performance improvement processes involving Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Joint Commission, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), or other applicable regulatory standards.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet development, data reporting, and statistical analysis.

• Strong critical-thinking skills and experience performing chart abstraction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.

• Support compliance with DSHS, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.

• Collect, report, and analyze trauma quality data, including NTDB requirements.

• Perform chart abstraction and review clinical documentation to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, performance reports, and statistical analyses.

• Monitor clinical performance indicators and support corrective action initiatives.

• Collaborate with clinical teams and stakeholders to improve trauma patient care and outcomes.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate performance improvement documentation.