Trauma Program Nurse Manager

Summary: Reporting to the Director of Nursing for Trauma/Neurosciences, the Trauma Program Manager provides administrative, operational, and quality oversight of the hospital's trauma program. This role collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director. It ensures compliance with American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) standards, state trauma regulations, and organizational policies. Responsibilities include trauma program performance improvement, registry oversight, outreach coordination, and preparation for ACS verification and state designation. The role oversees PI coordinators, registrars, and Injury Prevention Coordinator. It involves close collaboration with Emergency Services, Surgical Services, ICU, ancillary departments, and hospital leadership.

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing or related healthcare focus.

Experience:

• Trauma clinical experience (ED or ICU preferred).
• Trauma program management, trauma leadership, or quality management experience.
• Five years clinical experience in Emergency or Trauma nursing.
• Working knowledge of quality improvement and Joint Commission standards.
• Knowledge of ACS COT standards and trauma PIPS processes.
• Knowledge of Florida Department of Health Trauma Standards.

Certifications:

• Required: Registered Nurse licensed in Florida; American Heart Association BLS and ACLS; TNCC.
• Preferred: PALS and ENPC.