Description

Qualifications:

• Complete annual department & organization education & competencies in a timely manner.
• Comply with all requirements within IL Administrative Code-Level II Trauma Center
• Maintain records to demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and sign the attestation statement on proficiency testing result submission forms when applicable.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the Laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Communicate assessment findings to patient, family, and the care team.
• Collect and trend trauma data and provide to Emergency Department leadership
• Submit all required trauma data to IDPH within requested time frame
• Complete special projects in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current IL licensure as Trauma Nurse Specialist in good standing
• Minimum of three years of Emergency Department experience
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers - CPR
• FEMA 100 & 200 certification within 3 months of hire
• NIHSS certification within 6 months of hire
• AHA ACLS and PALS certification within 6 months
• ECRN certification/licensure within 1 year of hire