Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Outcomes, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Validation/Verification, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player
Job Title: Director of Trauma Program
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking Director of Trauma Program for an exciting opportunity in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trauma Program across the continuum of care
- Coordinate trauma care initiatives among physicians, nursing staff, EMS providers, and community partners
- Collaborate with regional trauma systems to optimize patient outcomes
- Monitor trauma program performance, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes
- Lead performance improvement initiatives, audits, case reviews, and quality assurance activities
- Develop quality indicators, reporting processes, and corrective action plans
- Oversee trauma registry operations to ensure compliance, confidentiality, and data integrity
- Manage trauma center verification and re-verification processes
- Promote trauma research, innovation, and educational initiatives
- Provide leadership and oversight for Trauma Program staff
- Serve as a liaison between trauma surgeons, emergency department teams, nursing leadership, and executive leadership
- Address patient concerns and support service excellence initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all state, regulatory, and trauma verification requirements
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required
- BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
- Minimum 5 years of recent trauma leadership experience required
- Experience as a Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator, or Trauma Services Leader required
- Strong knowledge of trauma center verification standards and trauma registry management
- Experience with trauma quality improvement and performance improvement programs
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing teams, and executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading a Level II Trauma Center preferred
- Experience managing trauma operations, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary teams preferred
- Experience with trauma research and program development preferred
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.