What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/Trauma Program Manager position at GPCH?
Golden Plains Community Hospital is currently seeking a RN/Trauma Program Manager to join our Emergency Department team!
Position Summary: The Trauma Program Manager is a registered nurse with expertise in trauma nursing practice who is responsible for the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the TAC Trauma Program. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and works both independently and in collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director and multidisciplinary health care team and management staff. This position assumes day-to-day responsibility for process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, registry, and injury prevention staff. The Trauma Program Coordinator is considered a technical expert in the trauma field and is responsible for oversight of a highly complex patient population and program. Activities associated with this role have organizational, local, regional, state, and national impact. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program and works closely with others to promote education and research. This position is responsible for communication of resource needs across multiple departments. The Trauma Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Emergency Director.
Position Qualifications
Position Summary: The Trauma Program Manager is a registered nurse with expertise in trauma nursing practice who is responsible for the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the TAC Trauma Program. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and works both independently and in collaboration with the Trauma Program Medical Director and multidisciplinary health care team and management staff. This position assumes day-to-day responsibility for process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing, registry, and injury prevention staff. The Trauma Program Coordinator is considered a technical expert in the trauma field and is responsible for oversight of a highly complex patient population and program. Activities associated with this role have organizational, local, regional, state, and national impact. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, evaluating, and providing feedback to professional level employees who participate in the operations of the trauma program and works closely with others to promote education and research. This position is responsible for communication of resource needs across multiple departments. The Trauma Program Coordinator reports directly to the Director, Emergency Director.
Position Qualifications
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Preferred Work Experience Minimum Three years clinical experience in trauma and/or emergency care.
- Must obtain certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC), Trauma Registry Course (TRC) within (1) year of hire
- Preferred Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Exceptional oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and research skills.
- Ability to determine course of action based on research, data, standards of care and general guidelines/protocols Ability to use analytical skills to solve complex problems and issues.
- Ability to independently research issues and make effective recommendations using critical thinking skills.
- Ability to accept, implement and champion change.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and as a team member, and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.