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Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Summary:
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Program Administration* In collaboration with the trauma Medical Director, is responsible for all aspects of preparation of trauma program for (re)verification by the American College of Surgeons and/or (re)designation by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health: Office of EMS and Trauma* Manages the Trauma Service Staff including : Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s), Performance Improvement Coordinator* Works cooperatively with the Hospital Administration and the WMG to ensure a smooth functioning and financially viable service* Plans and facilitates Trauma Committee meetings and activities* In collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Committee, sets goals for improving quality metrics* Responsible for creation, development and monitoring of budget* Coordinates the development and deployment of trauma specific protocols and guidelines and monitors adherence and effectiveness of the protocols.* Responsible for the creation of policies, procedures and guidelines for care of the injured patient* Promotes and contributes to the positive working environment within Trauma Services* Completes requisite reports to the State Office of EMS and Trauma and The Georgia Trauma Commission per contractual obligation.* Serves as liaison to Regional, State and National trauma organizations to improve access to and delivery of trauma care* Serves as liaison to all clinical and ancillary departments within the hospital to ensure world class trauma care delivery* Serves as subject matter expert and liaison with the WellStar Health System regarding trauma care delivery* Interfaces with Quality Department regarding quality initiatives and Joint Commission requirementsClinical Activities:* Attends Trauma Activations to serve as a resource person to enhance trauma team performance* Works collaboratively with the Trauma Team to assure coverage for time sensitive responsibilities/duties* Serves as a resource to patients and families as needed to ensure optimal trauma care provision to our patients* Attends Multidisciplinary Rounds with Trauma Team* Rounds on trauma units to ensure resources are available to provide world class trauma careTrauma Registry:* Manages Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s)* Oversees the timely completion, accuracy, and reporting of the Trauma Registry* Works on behalf of WellStar Kennestone Hospital with state organizations toward the development of a Sate Trauma Registry* Maintains the highest level of trauma registry validity to assure accurate program profiling, TQIP, State and internal reports using the established data validation process for the Trauma RegistryPerformance Improvement:* Manages Trauma Nurse Coordinator(s) and Perfromance Improvement Coordinator(s)* Coordinates and leads Trauma Committee meetings and prepares monthly statistical reports for committee* Evaluates quality assurance filters as defined by the American College of Surgeons, State designated standards and internal filters, for process and care improvement opportunities* Ensures improved pre-hospital care of injured patients through coordination of efforts with local EMS, EMS Coordinator and state Trauma Centers* Monitors TQIP reports for opportunities for improving trauma care within the Trauma Center, Region and State* Works in conjunction with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator to review, monitor and identify PI opportunities at the system and provider levels. Escalates cases as appropriate for peer review.Professional / Public Education/Outreach and Research:* Manages the Trauma Outreach Coordinator(s)* Supports the Trauma Outreach Coordinators efforts related to professional and community education and injury prevention programs* Participates in the Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum Coarse (TNCC) program sponsored by the hospital/System* Participates in the Advanced Trauma Life Support program sponsored by the hospital/System* Participates in the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses program sponsored by the hospital/System* Participates in other professional education courses in trauma and critical care that may be conducted or sponsored by the hospital/System* Participates in regional trauma education and outreach efforts* (Level I and II) Participates in Trauma Program Research projects and works with nursing staff to oversee and develop nursing based trauma research project if indicated.
Required Minimum Education:
- *** Format Error Bachelors Nursing
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
- BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support-Preferred or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor-Preferred
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course-Preferred
- ATCN - Adv Trauma Care for Nurses Cer-Preferred
- TCRN - Trauma Cert RN-Preferred
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 3 years clinical nursing in emergency, critical care Required andtrauma care Required andMinimum 3 years progressive management Required orsupervisory experience Required andPrevious experience in verified Level I Required orLevel II ACS verified Trauma Center Required orstate designated trauma program preferred Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
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