Mgr Trauma Program (I & II) -Augusta- Trauma Program - FT

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Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions:

Program Administration
* In collaboration with the trauma Medical Director, is responsible for all aspects of preparation of trauma program for (re)verification by the American College of Surgeons and/or (re)designation by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health: Office of EMS and Trauma
* Manages the Trauma Service Staff including : Trauma Outreach Coordinator, Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s), Performance Improvement Coordinator
* Works cooperatively with the Hospital Administration and the WMG to ensure a smooth functioning and financially viable service
* Plans and facilitates Trauma Committee meetings and activities
* In collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Committee, sets goals for improving quality metrics
* Responsible for creation, development and monitoring of budget
* Coordinates the development and deployment of trauma specific protocols and guidelines and monitors adherence and effectiveness of the protocols.
* Responsible for the creation of policies, procedures and guidelines for care of the injured patient
* Promotes and contributes to the positive working environment within Trauma Services
* Completes requisite reports to the State Office of EMS and Trauma and The Georgia Trauma Commission per contractual obligation.
* Serves as liaison to Regional, State and National trauma organizations to improve access to and delivery of trauma care
* Serves as liaison to all clinical and ancillary departments within the hospital to ensure world class trauma care delivery
* Serves as subject matter expert and liaison with the WellStar Health System regarding trauma care delivery
* Interfaces with Quality Department regarding quality initiatives and Joint Commission requirements
Clinical Activities:
* Attends Trauma Activations to serve as a resource person to enhance trauma team performance
* Works collaboratively with the Trauma Team to assure coverage for time sensitive responsibilities/duties
* Serves as a resource to patients and families as needed to ensure optimal trauma care provision to our patients
* Attends Multidisciplinary Rounds with Trauma Team
* Rounds on trauma units to ensure resources are available to provide world class trauma care
Trauma Registry:
* Manages Trauma Registrar/Data Abstractor(s)
* Oversees the timely completion, accuracy, and reporting of the Trauma Registry
* Works on behalf of WellStar Kennestone Hospital with state organizations toward the development of a Sate Trauma Registry
* Maintains the highest level of trauma registry validity to assure accurate program profiling, TQIP, State and internal reports using the established data validation process for the Trauma Registry
Performance Improvement:
* Manages Trauma Nurse Coordinator(s) and Perfromance Improvement Coordinator(s)
* Coordinates and leads Trauma Committee meetings and prepares monthly statistical reports for committee
* Evaluates quality assurance filters as defined by the American College of Surgeons, State designated standards and internal filters, for process and care improvement opportunities
* Ensures improved pre-hospital care of injured patients through coordination of efforts with local EMS, EMS Coordinator and state Trauma Centers
* Monitors TQIP reports for opportunities for improving trauma care within the Trauma Center, Region and State
* Works in conjunction with the Trauma Nurse Coordinator to review, monitor and identify PI opportunities at the system and provider levels. Escalates cases as appropriate for peer review.
Professional / Public Education/Outreach and Research:
* Manages the Trauma Outreach Coordinator(s)
* Supports the Trauma Outreach Coordinators efforts related to professional and community education and injury prevention programs
* Participates in the Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum Coarse (TNCC) program sponsored by the hospital/System
* Participates in the Advanced Trauma Life Support program sponsored by the hospital/System
* Participates in the Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses program sponsored by the hospital/System
* Participates in other professional education courses in trauma and critical care that may be conducted or sponsored by the hospital/System
* Participates in regional trauma education and outreach efforts
* (Level I and II) Participates in Trauma Program Research projects and works with nursing staff to oversee and develop nursing based trauma research project if indicated.

Required Minimum Education:

• ** Format Error Bachelors Nursing

Required Minimum License(S) And Certification(S):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
• BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support-Preferred or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor-Preferred
• TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course-Preferred
• ATCN - Adv Trauma Care for Nurses Cer-Preferred
• TCRN - Trauma Cert RN-Preferred

Additional License(S) And Certification(S):

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing in emergency, critical care Required and
• trauma care Required and
• Minimum 3 years progressive management Required or
• supervisory experience Required and
• Previous experience in verified Level I Required or
• Level II ACS verified Trauma Center Required or
• state designated trauma program preferred Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

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