Rn Trauma Program Specialist Job at American Nursing Care (Colorado Springs)

Job Description

In collaboration with the trauma program manager, the RN Trauma Program Specialist will sit at Penrose hospital and is responsible for performing key elements of the trauma program including evaluation of patient care, clinical and operational performance improvement activities, development and refinement of evidence-based guidelines, and trauma education to support regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes.

Job Responsibility

Collaborates with the trauma program manager to develop and execute performance improvement processes that support optimal outcomes for trauma patients
Performs concurrent process improvement and evaluation of trauma care throughout the continuum, from pre-hospital, emergency room, operative, inpatient and discharge
Assesses compliance with trauma protocols and guidelines by observation and chart review
Reviews trauma team activations and assesses for appropriateness based on established criteria
Tracks findings within the trauma process improvement program and documents loop closure of any findings
Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds as part of concurrent review process
Monitors patient progress through the continuum of care for ongoing identification of potential care issues and facilitates timely resolution through communication and collaboration with the care team
Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives and projects
Collaborates with hospital department leaders and key stakeholders to facilitate trauma program processes
Assists with preparation for State and ACS trauma designation and verification reviews
Assists in training trauma staff and other hospital personnel
Acts as a resource for new staff members and co-workers by sharing information and providing education
May respond to trauma activations and assist with documentation, MTP recording, equipment, procedures, or other tasks delegated that are within his/her scope of practice
May provide trauma related education related to current care issues as needed
May participate in community activities related to trauma care and injury prevention as needed
May assist with Trauma Survivor Network activities as needed
Continuously enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops to remain current with industry changes
Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all accreditation and regulatory requirements
Adapts rapidly to changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility

Requirements

3 years recent hospital experience
1 year in a critical care area (ICU or Emergency Department)
Basic computer skills
Associates Nursing Degree Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current CO RN license
BLS required from AHA
TNCC required upon hire or within one year of hire/transfer
Membership to a related professional organization preferred (Society of Trauma Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses), preferred
BSN preferred

Nice to have

Membership to a related professional organization preferred (Society of Trauma Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses)
BSN preferred

What we offer

medical
prescription drug
dental
vision plans
life insurance
paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
tuition reimbursement
retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings
health/dental/vision
FSA
matching retirement plans
adoption assistance

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