Coordinator Trauma - Trauma Services Job at Christus Health, San Antonio, TX

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  • Christus Health
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

DescriptionSummary: The Coordinator Trauma serves as a Trauma Performance Improvement subject matter expert and provides consultation and support to the Trauma Manager, Director, and Trauma Medical Director. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Participates in regional, state, and/or national trauma organizations/committees, as directed. Knowledgeable and well-versed in ACS and State Designation Department criteria for trauma center performance improvement processes. Using trauma-related audit filters, as required by the verifying and designating authorities, facilitates data collection, analysis, and primary review to identify opportunities for improvement in the care of trauma patients. Completes case review documents for all cases requiring secondary or higher reviews. Collaborates with the Trauma Director and Manager to prepare documents for presentation at Trauma Program meetings. Documents opportunities for improvement, develops action plans, and tracks progress and event resolution in the Trauma Registry. Monitors for sustained improvement over time. Monitors compliance with established trauma practice management guidelines. Provide education, ensure loop closure, prepare reports, present outcomes, and participate in continuous improvement projects as they relate to the Trauma Program. Reports any identified quality of care concerns, including sentinel events, deaths, transfers, or other events as identified in the Trauma Programs Performance Improvement Plan. Assist the Trauma Director and Manager with the development and implementation of injury prevention programs, as directed. Participate in hospital and regional disaster efforts, as directed. Participates in both internal and external trauma prevention and outreach committees, as directed. Incorporates the CHRISTUS values in working with peers and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrates effective communication skills with families, patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members. Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects and assignments on time. Engages in continuous learning and practice improvement by attending in-services and continuing education that reflects current methodology supported by evidence-based practice. Demonstrates the ability to think critically and perform chart abstraction. Effective oral and written communication skills while maintaining patient confidentiality. An ability to integrate and interpret data from diverse sources, addressing issues of moderate to high complexity. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing or another related field preferredThe following courses are required within 12 months of hire Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)ICD-10 course in trauma; needs to be renewed every 5 years Experience 2 years of clinical experience in either an emergency department or a critical care area, preferably within a designated or verified trauma center requiredExperience implementing performance improvement processes and/or initiatives required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in the state of employment or compact requiredBLS requiredACLS requiredPALS required or ENPC within 12 months of hireTrauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification is required upon hireCertified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification is preferred In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time

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