What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Pi Coordinator - RN position at Jefferson Health?
Job Details
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.
Job Description
The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator works in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and The Trauma Program Manager (TPM) to improve the quality of care that encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the management of the injured patient. This position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, facilitation and adherence to the Trauma Performance Improvement Program/Plan to include data collection, analysis and trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. This role collaborates with the TMD and TPM to identify and develop processes to improve outcomes. This position has the responsibility of ensuring adherence to hospital and trauma policies & procedures and clinical practice management guidelines.
This position requires providing service in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
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Education/Training/Experience
Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Trauma, or Critical Care (required).
3 years of quality improvement experience (preferred).
Ability to manage projects.
Ability to perform statistical analysis with problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database management.
Strong organizational skills
Experience utilizing performance improvement methodologies, i.e. PDSA
Courses/Licenses/Certifications
Current Pennsylvania RN license (required)
STN-TOPIC within 1 year of hire (required
8 hours of Trauma Continuing Education Annually (required)
PA Trauma Nurse Course (required)
TNCC, ATCN, TCAR (preferred)
CEN, TCRN, CCRN (required within 2 years of hire)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
With a commitment to patient- and family-centered care, the professional nurse uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. Develops nursing plans of care with the patient and their designated care partner(s) to effectively address the individualized needs and priorities of patients and are consistent with their cultural beliefs and values.
Job Description
The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator works in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and The Trauma Program Manager (TPM) to improve the quality of care that encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the management of the injured patient. This position is responsible for the coordination, implementation, facilitation and adherence to the Trauma Performance Improvement Program/Plan to include data collection, analysis and trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. This role collaborates with the TMD and TPM to identify and develop processes to improve outcomes. This position has the responsibility of ensuring adherence to hospital and trauma policies & procedures and clinical practice management guidelines.
This position requires providing service in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
______________________________________________________________________________
Education/Training/Experience
Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Trauma, or Critical Care (required).
3 years of quality improvement experience (preferred).
Ability to manage projects.
Ability to perform statistical analysis with problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software and database management.
Strong organizational skills
Experience utilizing performance improvement methodologies, i.e. PDSA
Courses/Licenses/Certifications
Current Pennsylvania RN license (required)
STN-TOPIC within 1 year of hire (required
8 hours of Trauma Continuing Education Annually (required)
PA Trauma Nurse Course (required)
TNCC, ATCN, TCAR (preferred)
CEN, TCRN, CCRN (required within 2 years of hire)
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Primary Location Address
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.
