Trauma Program Manager

• Registered nurse licensed and currently registered in the State of Texas
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• 3-5 years' experience in critical or emergency care. Previous experience as Trauma Program Manager preferred
• Current ACLS, PALS, BLS, and TNCC certifications (within 12 months of hire date)
• Additional education/training requirements: TOPIC course, AIS 15, TTDEC, TETAF Hospital Data Management Course, FEMA IS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 within 12 months of hire date
• Organizational and communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates trauma services by developing, organizing and monitoring the clinical components of the trauma program.
• Maintains the primary responsibilities for the ongoing design and development of the Quality Improvement activities with the leadership of the Medical Director of Trauma service and Emergency Department.
• Serves as liaison with community and Emergency Medical service agencies.
• Participates in Regional Advisory Council and Trauma Service Area activities and programs.
• Serves as a liaison to the Texas Department of Health and other organizations as necessary to facilitate the exchange of information regarding trauma care.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.
• Assures compliance with Traum Level designation.
• Ensures compliance with trauma protocols.

TRAUMA PROGRAM MANAGER-JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops policies and procedures needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide direction in the application of nursing process for trauma patients.
• Assists in developing the trauma care budget.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and accountability for practice.
• Assesses educational needs, develops programs, assists in implementing programs and evaluates outcomes.
• Other related duties as assigned or requested.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Membership in professional and clinical specialty associations is encouraged:
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum (TTCF).

Associates or better in Nursing.

3 to 5 years of experience in trauma designated Emergency Department required. Trauma Program Manager experience preferred but not mandatory.

Registered Nurse

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