Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma Program Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

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  Coordinates activities with the Trauma Services leadership to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.
  
  



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  Monitors and evaluates performance of the trauma program and identifies opportunities for improvement.
  
  



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  Manages trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) data in trauma registry and other locations in accordance with ACS and program guidelines.
  
  



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  Coordinates multidisciplinary Peer, Systems and other program meetings along with correspondence, meeting attendance and communication to comply with Level 1 ACS verification.
  
  



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  Prepares annual program PIPS assessment/evaluation and other department, hospital or state reports as requested.
  
  



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  Monitors activities of the trauma team during all phases of patient care while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate.
  
  



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  Responds to Trauma Team Activations (TTAs) during normal working hours (as able) on a regular basis, to act as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre-hospital care providers.
  
  



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  Participates in hospital education programs for nurses, med students, residents and other providers caring for trauma patients.
  
  



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  Participate in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on trauma topics.
  
  



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  Maintains knowledge of current trauma standards, Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) benchmarking metrics and ACS COT best practice guidelines.
  
  



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  Participate in Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP) initiatives.
  
  



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  Promote and assist with research relevant to trauma care.
  
  



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  Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient.
  
  



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  Collaborates as part of trauma leadership team to
  
  
  
  
  
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    Develop and maintain a set of quality indicators to monitor trauma care per ACS standards,
    
    
  
  
  
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    Develop and maintain a set of trauma care guidelines for care of trauma patients, and
    
    
  
  
  
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    Ensure that teammates in all departments caring for trauma patients are knowledgeable about the trauma standards of care.
    
    
  
  
  
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

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  Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
  
  

Certification / Registration / License

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  Current RN license.
  
  



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  Current ACLS and/or PALS certification.
  
  



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  Current ENPC or TNCC certification required.
  
  



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  Must attend ATS Registry Course, STN TOPIC Course and AAAM AIS Coding Course with 12 months of hire.
  
  

Experience

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  5 years of working experience in a Level 1-2 trauma center with a minimum of 2 years experience with direct trauma patient care in Level 1-2 trauma center ED or ICU.
  
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

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  Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, virtual meeting software (Microsoft Teams preferred) and Power Point required.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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  Requires ability to move about the medical center and ability to attend local, regional and national meetings.
  
  



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  Must have reliable transportation. Ability to perform effective public speaking required.
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education

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  BSN preferred
  
  

Preferred Certification / Registration / License

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  CEN, CPEN, CCRN or TCRN certification desired.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.