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Director of Trauma Program
Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Schedule & Employment Details
- Full-Time | Permanent Opportunity
- Day Shift
- Relocation Assistance Available (Case-by-Case Basis)
About the Hospital
Join a highly respected 267-bed acute care hospital serving the Fort Walton Beach community. This advanced healthcare facility is recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and specialized medical services including:
- Level II Trauma Services
- Advanced Primary Stroke Center
- Open Heart Surgery Program
- Cancer Care Center
- Pediatric Emergency Services
- Multiple Freestanding Emergency Departments
Supported by more than 300 physicians and clinical specialists, the hospital is committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Summary
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced healthcare leader to serve as the Director of Trauma Program for a Level II Trauma Center. This operational leadership role is responsible for overseeing trauma services, trauma system coordination, performance improvement initiatives, registry operations, accreditation readiness, and trauma program development across the organization.
This is not a traditional Nursing Director role. The ideal candidate will be a trauma program subject matter expert with strong operational leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all operational functions of the Trauma Program
- Coordinate trauma patient care across the continuum of care
- Monitor trauma quality metrics, patient outcomes, and performance improvement activities
- Develop and implement trauma audits, case reviews, and trend analysis processes
- Oversee trauma registry management, reporting accuracy, and confidentiality compliance
- Coordinate trauma verification and re-verification preparation processes
- Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency department staff, nursing leadership, and regional trauma systems
- Support trauma research initiatives, education programs, and evidence-based practice improvements
- Drive operational efficiency, financial performance, and resource utilization initiatives
- Supervise and mentor a team of approximately 8 FTEs
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree required
Licensure & Certifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- BLS Certification required within 30 days of employment
Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of recent acute care trauma leadership experience required
- Prior experience in one or more of the following:
- Trauma Program Manager
- Trauma Coordinator
- Trauma Leadership roles in acute care settings
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- Trauma systems and operations
- Trauma registry management
- Accreditation and verification processes
- Trauma performance improvement initiatives
- Strong operational leadership and communication abilities
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.