Trauma Program Manager
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Healthcare
Emergency Medicine
Overview
Salary Range
$48.26 - $83.66
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
- CH Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Generous Retirement Plans
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Gym Membership Discount
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Shift Differential
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SummaryUnder the general direction of the Emergency Department Director and Trauma Service Medical Director, is responsible for the operations of the trauma service Program. The Trauma Program Manager is responsible for identification and tracking of all trauma patients entering the medical center. The Trauma Program Manager is a registered nurse who has a comprehensive understanding and demonstrated competency in the care of trauma patients, from admit to discharge.
Position
Reports To:
Urgent/Emergency Care Services
Functions as Trauma Coordinator:
Participates in direct care of critically injured patients, as well as functioning as educator and resource nurse for staff providing trauma care. Is expected to respond to trauma activations while in the building. On occasion, may be asked to come in to help facilitate care on off hours.
Actively involved in selecting, procuring and educating staff about equipment and supplies necessary to meet the patient’s needs and the standards of care as outlined by the Trauma WACs.
Participates in education of Emergency Department staff and hospital personnel relating to the care and treatment of the trauma patient.
Assists the Emergency Department Director, Manager and Clinical Educator with quality improvement activities to evaluate care provided to the injured.
Partners with the Trauma Service Medical Director to facilitate trauma quality improvement activities under the auspices of the Trauma Advisory Board.
Assures that trauma activation charges are being captured and that CWH is receiving enhanced reimbursement for trauma care. Facilitates quarterly Regional Trauma Quality Improvement Committee in conjunction with the Trauma Services Medical Director.
Coordinates community injury prevention activities and serves as a resource to the community-at-large for education about the prevention of traumatic injury.
Represents Trauma Services on the Emergency Preparedness subcommittee of the Hospital Safety Committee.
Reviews on an annual basis all trauma related policies and procedures to assure that policies remain current.
Maintains trauma contracts.
Oversees preparation, and serves as contact person, of the trauma application in order to maintain trauma center designation.
Serves on state committees related to trauma care as appropriate.
Oversees the Trauma Registrar:
Assures accurate collection and evaluation of data pertinent to trauma service patients verifying that ICD9-CM injury and E-codes are accurately applied by Trauma Registrar.
Works with the Trauma Registrar to maintain the Trauma Registry, reviews submitted data and required reports to the Washington State Department of Health.
Assures that pertinent data, including Injury Severity Score, are available to hospital, clinic and physician billing services to assist with filing of claims under enhanced reimbursement for qualifying patients.
May serve as CWH representative to city, county and regional emergency preparedness committees.
Represents CWH at REDi Healthcare Coalition meetings.
Ad hoc planning groups for city-wide and county-wide emergency preparedness exercises.
Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner; display courtesy always.
Respond quickly and appropriately to inquiries and requests.
Assist co-workers without being…
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