Trauma Performance Improvement and Outreach Nurse Coordinator

Job Description

The Trauma PI and Outreach Nurse Coordinator is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program, as well as managing the program’s outreach and education activities. This position ensures compliance with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification standards and state trauma designation requirements, enhancing the quality of trauma care delivered across the continuum.

SHIFT & SCHEDULE

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Develop, implement, and maintain the trauma Performance Improvement (PI) & Patient
• Safety Plan (PIPS) in accordance with ACS and state standards.
• Use registry data to monitor compliance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and clinical practice guidelines.
• Serve as a liaison between the trauma service, emergency department, surgical teams,critical care, nursing units, and ancillary departments to resolve care issues.
• Provide education to staff and providers on trauma protocols, PI findings, and bestpractice standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver trauma education programs for internal and external audiences.
• Respond to trauma activations while in house and serve as a resource regarding the care of the trauma patient.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse
• Clinical nursing experience in trauma, ED, or critical care nursing
• Certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, TNS) preferred
• ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC are required within 18 months of date of employment.
• AAAM AIS15 & Trauma ICD-10 coding within 18 months of date of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.