Trauma, Burn, and Injury Prevention Data Coordinator

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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Trauma, Burn, and Injury Prevention Data Coordinator is responsible for data entry within the CM trauma registry and the CM burn registry in compliance with the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and American Burn Association (ABA) inclusion criteria to identify trauma and burn patients. This individual will be responsible for all data entered into the burn registry and will be responsible for clinical oversite of complex trauma cases requiring entry into the trauma registry. This individual will work closely with all members of the trauma, burn, and injury prevention teams to ensure that data entered is valid and easily accessible for PI, QI, research, programming, etc. They will be responsible for ABA report submission and ABA burn center verification registry requirements. They will demonstrate knowledge of data analysis and quality improvement in performance of duties. This individual is responsible for International Classification of Disease (ICD), Procedure Coding System (PCS), and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) coding for all CM trauma and burn charts for accurate injury severity score, diagnosis, procedures, mechanisms of injury codes, etc. while employing all regulations and guidelines set forth by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and ABA.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Collects appropriate patient records for data entry into the registry for multiple resources.
• Maintains the CM trauma and burn registry
• Abstracts all pertinent/relevant patient injury data.
• Participates and assists the trauma and burn programs as well as the organization in performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Required (with BSN completion within 5 years of hire date) and 3-5 years experience Experience working in a Trauma Registry or in a Data Coord role preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, or 3-5 years experience Experience working in a Trauma Registry or in a Data Coord role preferred
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• Successful completion of the American Trauma Society - Trauma Registry Course required within 180 days of hire
• Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist required within 180 days of hire 

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $31.50/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.