Director of Inpatient Trauma Services

Under general supervision, the Director is responsible for the planning, direction and coordination and control of activities concerned with the Inpatient Trauma Department.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Develops recommends and implements policies, procedures and standards for the Inpatient Trauma Department.

• Participates in the organization of the nursing service to delineate authority and functional responsibility to provide for effective nursing care.

• Coordinates the activities of the department with other activities of the hospital.

• Develops effective communication channels with managers and staff.

• Participates in the recruitment and retention of personnel.

• Participates in continuing education, staff development and research programs.

• Provides orientation for management staff.

• Reviews disciplinary actions of staff to ensure compliance with applicable rules and effective management practices.

• Utilizes established standards to evaluate nursing practice.

• Participates in community, professional and educational programs and activities to improve nursing practice and enhance professional relations.

• Ensures that department meets all appropriate accreditation and professional standards.

  Level I Trauma Center, responsible for Trauma ED, Trauma ICU, Inpatient Trauma Unit.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred

• 3 to 5 years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting to include at least two years in a trauma, orthopedics, critical care or step-down area

• Possession of a valid license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and techniques concerning emergency Trauma/Orthopedic patients

• Knowledge of budget and personnel concepts, policies and procedures and of nursing management and administration

• Skill in developing, planning and implementing effective nursing care practices and managing a comprehensive nursing department

• Ability to coordinate activities of the nursing service with other departments

• Ability to plan and conduct in-service training programs

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