Director Trauma - Trauma Services

Summary:

To promote optimal trauma care in the context of a regionalized trauma care system through clinical activities; professional and public education; research activities; quality improvement activities; maintaining the trauma registry; and administrative functions. This position is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients. Manages care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Promote optimal trauma care through clinical activities; professional and public education; research activities; quality improvement activities; maintaining the trauma registry; and administrative functions.
• Responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients.
• Manages care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties.
• Responsible for overall operations, administration and management of orthopedic services.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master's degree of Science in Nursing or another related field preferred
• Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) upon hire.
• American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Program Manager Course or the Texas Trauma Designation Education Course upon hire.
• Completion of the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course by AAAM upon hire.
• ICD-10 course in trauma upon hire and every 5 years, thereafter (may be a refresher course).

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in trauma patient care required.
• Minimum two (2) years of healthcare leadership required.
• Minimum two (2) years of trauma registry or data management required.
• Working knowledge of CQI tools and techniques required.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• ENPC or PALS required
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) required
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred
• TNCC and/or ENPC Instructor preferred

Work Type:

Full Time

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