Coord Program Trauma - Trauma Services - PRN

Overview

Responsible for clinical, consultative and educational activities that identify and facilitate trauma processes and promote staff education.  Guides the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the trauma program under the supervision of the Trauma Program Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager.  Works closely with other clinical areas, ancillary departments, and pre-hospital personnel to ensure consistency and quality of care for the trauma patient. This position is responsible for communication of resource needs across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

1. Utilizing best practice guidelines, the Trauma Program Coordinator organizes the development,implementation and evaluation of clinical trauma education programs.a. This includes: Impact of Trauma, Trauma Procedure Class, ABCDE/REBOA Workday,Shock-Trauma Conferences, Trauma Skills Fair, Disaster Preparation, Stop the Bleedtraining, TQIP meetings, TNCC, Trauma Basics, and Trauma Refresher Class.

2. Develops and maintains trauma clinical competency requirements for designated trauma clinicalareas

3. Maintains compliance of JCAHO clinical standards for staff

4. Monitors and maintains awareness of assigned trauma departmental needs.

5. Provides education on new developments in the area of trauma care

6. Adheres to updated and ongoing trauma practices.

7. Monitors employee trauma performance through visual observations in level 1 and level 2 Traumaalerts within the Emergency Department

8. Conducts reviews of trauma documentation to ensure accuracy and completion

9. Serves as a resource to the Emergency Department Leadership Team and a role model to staff

10. Mentors employees by providing guided instruction on trauma processes and procedures.

11. Assists the department with needs to ensure continual trauma readiness is achieved according toACS/ATLS/TNCC/PALS/Trauma Procedures/Advanced Trauma Competency standards

12. Collaborates and participates in performance improvement with Emergency DepartmentEducators

13. Completes annual requirements within specified time frame.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications: Graduate of an accredited college or university, bachelor degree preferred; Current Alabama nursing license; ACLS, TNCC and PALS certification required or must be obtained within the first year of employment (Instructor preferred); Red Shirt Trauma Trained Nurse (preferred)

Experience: Minimum of five years experience as a staff nurse in an emergency department or trauma center; Recent management and/or instructor experience required; Specialty experience in emergency medicine and trauma care preferred

Additional Skills/Abilities: Exceptional communication skills; Ability to work in a fast paced environment; Excellent critical thinking, analytical, teaching, and research skills; Exceptional organizational skills; Effective time management skills

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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