Trauma Outcomes Coordinator
On-siteHondo, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Ensure continuous improvement in trauma care from admission through disposition by collaborating with Trauma Services faculty and staff. Maintain documented records of assigned performance improvement activities and secure the Trauma Outcomes database. Analyze data to develop or modify initiatives, create customized reports for dissemination, and make recommendations to improve quality and outcomes. Utilize state and national benchmarks to determine trauma care standards and may serve as a facilitator for process improvement efforts. Requires RN licensure in Texas, BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and TOPIC certification.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Practiced as a RN for minimum of 3 years in an Emergency Department or Critical Care Area, including experience providing care to trauma patients
- Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), if assigned pediatric cases
- Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 6 months of employment
- Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) within 12 months of hire
- Professional certification (CEN, CCRN, TCRN, or similar) within 1 year of employment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Prior Trauma PI experience in an ACS verified trauma center
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Instructor
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Instructor
- Training course in Injury Severity Scoring
- Advanced quality training and certifications (LEAN Six Sigma, Team STEPPS, other similar)
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