Manager Trauma - ECC Trauma

Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

Summary:

The Manager Trauma is a registered nurse who in partnership with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital administration is responsible for oversight and authority of the trauma program as defined by the level of designation, including the trauma performance improvement and patient safety processes, trauma registry, data management, injury prevention, outreach education, outcome reviews, and research as appropriate to the level of designation.
Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
The Manager Trauma is to assume at minimum, the following leadership responsibilities in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director and hospital administration:
Oversight and authority of the trauma program
Assist with the budgetary process for the trauma program
Develop and implement clinical protocols and practice management guidelines
Provide educational opportunities for staff development
Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with a PI Coordinator (where applicable)
Serves as the liaison to administration and represent the trauma program on hospital and regional committees to enhance trauma care
Have oversight of the trauma registry
Adheres to current standards as defined by the designated/verifying organization for the specific level trauma center.
If performing the Trauma Registrar role, then must meet job description requirements for the Trauma Registrar role.
Participate in Regional Advisory Council
Participate in MCI drills as defined by designated/verifying organization.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing or another related field preferred
The following courses are required within 12 months of hire   Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)
Trauma Program Manager Course by the American Trauma Society (ATS) or the Texas Trauma Designation Education Course by the Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum (TTCF)
Abbreviated Injury Scale course by the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM)
ICD-10 course in trauma; needs to be renewed every 5 years

Experience
2 years of experience in trauma patient care required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RN License in the state of employment or compact required
BLS required
ACLS required
PALS required or ENPC within 12 months of hire
Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) required
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certifications preferred
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:

Full Time