RN Trauma Clinical Coordinator

Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Grapevine LOCATION: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Grapevine, Texas SPECIALTY/DEPARTMENT: Trauma SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Variable (days/nights), 2-12hr shifts Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Job Summary You’ll assist the Trauma Manager, provide patient care, and maintain high standards through data registry. Collaborate with team members to ensure excellent patient care and help achieve program goals. Your role is vital for positive patient outcomes. Essential Functions of the Role Be part of multidisciplinary trauma rounds alongside physicians, aiming to enhance patient care and spot quality issues. Educate patients, their families, and staff as required, acting as a point of connection between patients and their families. Oversee trauma care at all stages, noting complications, departures from care standards, mortalities, or specific hospital audit filters. Use electronic health record system, transfer log, and activation log to find trauma patients and help collect data for Trauma Registry. Carry out concurrent reviews of patient charts and meet departmental deadlines for review completion. Help with Performance Improvement projects and participate in the American College of Surgeons. Help identify hospital education needs, attend Trauma courses, and have opportunity to become an instructor. Engage in regional trauma committee programs, such as the Regional Advisory Council and GETAC, as needed. Help the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Physicians by identifying, developing, and presenting research initiatives. Key Success Factors A deep understanding of trauma care vocabulary and best practices. Proficiency in nursing and patient care protocols and procedures. Knowledge of legal rules, standards, and guidelines from certifying organizations and hospitals. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology. Proficiency in medication management, understanding of drug effects, and potential adverse reactions. Commitment to nursing ethics and patient privacy rights. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills for interaction with a broad range of stakeholders. Demonstrable critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in understanding, optimizing, and recording complex processes. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling, electronic medical documentation, email navigation. Qualifications BSN RN Experience: 3 years’ experience, 1 year in ICU Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required before or within 30 days of starting a new job Trauma Outcomes & Performance (TOPIC): TOPIC within 1 year of hire Emergency NRS Pediatric (ENPC), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): PALS within 30 days or ENPC within 180 days of hire RN-Advanced Trauma Care (ATCN), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): TNCC or ATCN within 180 days of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr