TRAUMA COORDINATOR - TRAUMA PROGRAM

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Trauma Program Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who works collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) to assume the responsibility and accountability for the oversight of the hospital’s trauma program and assuring the standards of care are met through the trauma care continuum. They assess, plan, implement and evaluate trauma care standards provided at the facility and work to incorporate evidence-based practices. Responsibilities include trauma performance improvement, coordination of trauma care, and assistance in maintaining the hospital as a designated trauma center. The coordinator plays an active role in the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program and is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary to provide a multidisciplinary approach to care of the trauma patient. The Trauma Program Coordinator works closely with the hospital medical staff, administration, department managers, ancillary services, referral agencies, and nursing personnel to nurture and sustain a professional practice environment through effective leadership, relationship building, and communication in alignment with Aspirus’ core values. This position reports to the Aspirus Trauma System Manager with indirect reporting to facility specific ED manager and CNO/DON.

HOURS: Part Time or 0.3 FTE, 24 hours every 2 weeks.

Experience/Qualifications

• Have evidence of educational preparation, relevant clinical experience in the care of injured patients, and administrative ability.
• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a nursing program.
• Associate degree with Bachelor’s degree preferred in Nursing, Administration, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in area of trauma specialty with previous experience in a supervisory, management, leaderships, or teaching role beneficial.
• Previous trauma management experience desired.
• Possesses an active RN nursing license in the state in which the hospital is located.
• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Current in TNCC certification or obtains within 1 year of hire
• Possesses strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in public speaking and instructional skills desired.
• ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, audited ATLS, ATCN, CEN, CCRN, and other trauma related training or instructor status preferred.
• Conceptual knowledge of performance improvement/patient safety; knowledge of medical terminology and medical coding systems; knowledge of data collection methodology, basic statistics, display techniques, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs; experience with computer database operations.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Howard Young Medical Center is an acute care facility located in Woodruff that provides a level of primary and specialty care not commonly found in a typical rural hospital. Built in 1977 the hospital traces its roots to the founding of Lakeland Memorial Hospital in the 1950s and provides care to residents across northern Wisconsin that includes Oneida, Vilas, and Iron counties.

Howard Young Medical Center offers the best in health care services, including advanced medical imaging, high-tech surgical services, comprehensive women's health services and a da Vinci Surgical System, all equipped with the latest technology, rivaling those of hospitals located in major cities. Our Clinic offers primary care services and access to visiting specialists from throughout the region.

About the Woodruff Community:
The Woodruff/Minocqua Area is Nature's Original Water Park™. We call it that because it's located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin's Lake Country. Here there are thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams that literally saturate the geography. Vacationers have long been visiting the Minocqua Area to enjoy all this water by boating, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking and biking trails, and more with no admission fees and year-round offerings.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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