Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator PI

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Catholic Medical Center , you'll find clear path ways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance , you wi ll have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime. Job Summary and Qualifications The RN Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator is responsible for hospital-based data collection, injury scaling, and providing trauma-related data to the trauma service team. This role involves monitoring trauma cases throughout the continuum of care, identifying cases, extracting necessary information, and reporting it for inclusion in the trauma registry database in an accurate and timely manner. The coordinator also facilitates quality assurance activities, identifies process improvement opportunities, and provides education to staff and the community. -Coordinate and facilitate quality assurance activities related to trauma care. - Monitor trauma patient care and outcomes for compliance with standards. - Identify trends and sentinel events, and report issues to the Trauma Committee. - Develop and implement process improvement initiatives. - Provide staff development and community education related to trauma care. - Accurately perform hospital-based data collection and injury scaling. - Provide trauma-related data to the trauma service team. - Monitor each trauma case through the continuum of care within the Hospital. - Identify cases, extract necessary information and report it for inclusion in the trauma registry database in an accurate and timely manner. - Assist staff in problem-solving relating to the care of trauma patients. - Respond to Emergency Department for all trauma team activations when in-house and as requested by the Emergency Department. - Participate in clinical rounds and patient care follow- up . - Monitor Emergency Department process and care of the trauma patient for compliance with state and American College of Surgeons Care of the Trauma patient. - Monitor clinical outcomes. - Monitor systems issues related to quality of care delivery. - Develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews. - Identify trends and sentinel events/Report trends and issues to the Trauma committee. - Help outline remedial actions while maintaining confidentiality. - Responsible for document preparation and other requirements for trauma center ACS verification. - Supervise initial injury registry data collection for the trauma registry. - Assist Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director in preparing for multidisciplinary committee meetings. - Compiles, reviews and audits all trauma death summaries and autopsies with the Trauma Medical Director and the Trauma Committee. - Assist in compilation and presenting of routine mortality and morbidity review of trauma patients for trauma committee. - Responsible for identification, documentation, and resolution of all process improvement issues. - Develop collaborative relationships with staff in all departments to facilitate cooperation and support for the trauma program. - Foster good public relations for the hospital trauma program. - Act as a liaison for the hospital with community and regional EMS providers. - Give feedback to nursing staff of referring hospitals. - Oversee the CAGE alcohol screening and brief intervention program as well as PTSD screening. - Attends continuing educational seminars and activities to keep abreast of current trends and issues in trauma care, as approved by the Trauma Program Manager. - Participate in local, state, and regional trauma-related activities as indicated to maintain and develop appropriate political insight and relationships. - Help identify any changes in national standards and assist in making revisions to Hospital's policies/standards to assure compliance with national standards. - Actively participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the New Hampshire trauma system. - Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organizational mission and goals. - Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures . Participates in facility Quality Improvement Program. - Follows policies & procedures for infection control & facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines. - Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate . - Provide staff development in facility as well as in area or region . - Assist in pre-hospital education . Follows " Patients Rights Policy" at all times. - Participate in case review with staff as needed for educational purposes. - Standardize practice guidelines/policy/procedure. - Direct community trauma and prevention programs. - Work cooperatively and productively with the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Medical Director, ED Medical Director, ED Nursing Director. - Work cooperatively and productively at all times with physicians, nurses, other providers and staff, patients and families affiliated with or participating in the Trauma Program. - Prepare and present to Trauma Committee an annual report covering results, accomplishments, goals and objectives of Trauma PI Coordinator and the operation of the Trauma program. - Such other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by Trauma Medical Director or the Trauma Program Manager with respect to trauma issues. What qualifications you will need: Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 12 months of employment start date BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPI must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN) Registered Nurse state of New Hampshire or valid compact state licensure Bachelors Degree in Nursing required 1 year of Nursing experience; experience in trauma nursing preferred Benefits Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Shape the future of healthcare at Catholic Medical Center . Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Mom's Place-an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care-we're proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service. As part of HCA Healthcare's statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital , Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you'll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose-and your potential has no limits. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing's future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator PI opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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