Trauma Education & Outreach Coordinator

Reports to the Director of Trauma Services. The Trauma Education and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating internal and external trauma related education. The Trauma Education and Outreach Coordinator provides leadership while focusing on improving outcomes and quality of care. As a clinical expert, this individual advance trauma nursing care through the use of current evidence-based practice.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Education:

• Coordinates monthly trauma educational presentations (Trauma Grand Rounds, Case Reviews).
• Identifies trauma educational needs of staff in concert with unit-based educators.
• Provides trauma related education to hospital staff, including nurses, and other trauma care providers.
• Directs and teaches Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Beyond Resuscitation, and ATCN for appropriate clinical nursing staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of trauma nursing care via literature review and continuing education.
• Assists with writing and administering continuing education (CE) paperwork.
• Participates in Trauma Committee, Trauma Rounds, and Trauma M&M meetings.
• Implements education strategies to resolve system issues interfering with optimal trauma care delivery.
• Collaborates with medical staff to organize and provide trauma related CMEs.

Outreach:

• Performs/Coordinates trauma related outreach initiates to referral hospital and pre-hospital providers, to include Fire/EMS/ Helicopter personnel located in Indiana District 2.
• Engages in current local, regional, and statewide Trauma Outreach Programs.
• Provides clinical input and assists with coordination activities of the annual Memorial Trauma Symposium.
• Assist the Trauma Program Director with other education and outreach duties as assigned.

Plans and implements programs within specialty area for staff, patients, families and/or community groups by:

• Monitoring quality and outcomes of care rendered.
• Identifying variables and solutions to deliver quality care and cost containment in client populations served by the Hospital/Health System.
• Analyzing needs of specialty groups and specific populations in the community and assisting with development of strategies to address those needs.

Serves in a leadership role within the Hospital/Health System and community by:

• Developing standards, policies, protocols and procedures for clinical area.
• Serving as a consultant to other institutions, providers and community in area of clinical expertise.

Supports a scientific basis for practice through research activities by:

• Assisting others to interpret, conduct and apply research findings to improve client outcomes.
• Disseminating information locally, regionally and nationally through presentations or publications.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completing other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a bachelor's level program in Nursing (BSN).
• Requires a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana; and a minimum of two years of experience as an RN in the ICU, ED, or other clinical area in which acute and or critical care was provided to the trauma patient.
• Maintains BLS, TNCC, and ATCN provider certifications (if not a current provider, the certification must be obtained within the first year of hire).
• Maintains TNCC and ATCN instructor certifications (if not a current instructor(s), the credentials must be obtained within the first year of hire).

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires thorough and complete understanding of nursing care practices, policies and procedures in order to function independently in area of specialty and utilize advanced health knowledge and skills to serve as a resource person in evaluating overall standards, programs, etc.
• Demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to interact in a professional manner with physicians and other healthcare professionals, patients, families and community members. Demonstrates effective communication skills, both verbal and written, needed to communicate patient management and also to present educational program Demonstrates well-developed leadership skills needed to serve as a consultant in the area of expertise.
• Maintains accountability by carrying a pager and being available to clients/families, physicians, community providers and Hospital/Health System staff.

Working Conditions

• Requires travel to off-site locations.
• Works in an office and/or classroom environment.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time,.) to perform the essential functions of the position.