Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse

Miami, FL Full-Time Trauma Satellite

Summary

The Performance Improvement Registered Nurse assists the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager in coordinating performance improvement reviews, which encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the care of trauma patients. Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. Participates in Trauma Registry data collection and analysis. Collaborates closely with Trauma Program leadership to assure compliance with the Florida Trauma Registry Guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assists the Trauma Program Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of a quality plan which is multidisciplinary and patient outcome focused Enters all Performance Improvement issues into registry and assures that all issues are addressed and loop closed within a timely fashion. Notifies the Trauma Program Manager with Performance Improvement issues that cannot be closed. Reports to the Trauma Program Manager any identified quality issues throughout the trauma program. Monitors sentinel events, deaths, transfers, complications, hospital length of stay, adherence to protocols, and variances. Assists with preparing Trauma Quality Meetings monthly, Trauma Registry meeting bi-monthly and other meetings as needed. Participates in registry validation activities by reviewing charts monthly and reports findings to Lead Registrar and Trauma Program Manager. Assists in the preparation for the Florida Trauma Site Survey. Directs and assists with the Trauma Program Manager's duties in absence or during scheduled time off/vacations. Assists with the coordination of educational and outreach opportunities sponsored by the trauma center. Assesses the needs for policies, procedures, protocols, supplies and equipment relating to the care of trauma patients in coordination with the trauma team. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree is required.

Skill

General Competencies: Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications. Nursing Competencies: Ability to understand, respects and accommodates patients preferences and needs with regards to their individual beliefs, customs and practices. Must have ability to clearly, accurately and effectively provide information to doctors, other nurses, patients, and family members. Must have ability to show compassion, patience and maintain non-judgmental approach to patients, their families as well as other employees and customers. Unit Specific Competencies: Must have clinical knowledge, skill and ability to fully and accurately complete all required unit competencies, as indicated in the unit competency check-list.

Credentials

Valid Florida RN license is required. Must meet and maintain valid and current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by regulatory and/or nursing standard of practice for the specialty. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).