Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Trauma Program you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Reston Hospital Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director Trauma Program where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Trauma Program Director (TPD), is responsible for managing the trauma program with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD). The TPD, in collaboration with the TMD, is responsible for assuring all Trauma Center verification standards are met as required by the Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Services. The TPD is responsible for complete operational function, program assessment, planning, organizing, implementation, performance improvement, education, and marketing communications. This position will function as a role model in the use of the nursing process and develops, introduces, and evaluates new approaches to trauma nursing practice.
In addition to complete operational responsibilities, the TPD is responsible for compliance and maintain the standards of care of the trauma patient as set by state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies. The TPD position requires high-level communication skills in both oral and written form, frequent interaction with physicians and senior administration is necessary and required. The position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation.

• Responsible for defining in writing the scope of department services and gaining approval by the organization's administration and the Department's Medical Director.
• Provides leadership and support for staff to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Identifies budget needs.
• Organizes and integrates the department/service into the organization’s primary functions.
• The Trauma Program Director in collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director is responsible for determining the qualifications and competence of personnel who are directly a part of the Trauma Department.
• Ensures an organized multidisciplinary team approach to the care of trauma patients, throughout the continuum of trauma care, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols/practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
• The Trauma Program Director is responsible for ensuring support services are made available to the trauma patients and their families.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate education is provided for staff involved in the care of trauma patients, including interfacility and regional professional staff development for identified trauma catchment area.
• Ensures trauma public awareness and prevention programs are provided to the community
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge and expertise related to trauma patients through formal and informal education.
• Serves as a consultant and clinical resource person for those involved in the care of trauma patients both within the Medical Center and the community. Participates in the development/maintenance of trauma care systems at the regional, state and/or national levels.
• Trauma Program Director is responsible for designing, administering and evaluating the quality management/performance improvement program for the Trauma Program in collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director and the Quality Department. This includes monitoring clinical outcomes and system issues related to quality of care delivery and identifying trends and sentinel events, as well as helping to outline remedial actions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Responsible for implementation of the trauma registry, including collecting, coding, and developing processes for validation of data.
• Responsible for implementation of the trauma registry, including collecting, coding, and developing processes for validation of data.
• Utilizes research findings to make recommendations for change in policy/procedure and practice.

Education:

• BSN Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Certification BLS, ALS and TNCC certification required and maintained.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit or other critical care areas (required).
• Two years previous management experience desired. Administrative Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills (required).

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230 bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Trauma Program opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.