RN Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator - Baptist Trauma Center - Days

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for an RN Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll work full time days 8a-5p with our trauma center providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Under general direction of the Trauma Program Leadership, collects, maintains and analyzes data reflecting health care provided to patients in an emergency trauma care setting, identifies opportunities for improvement in care, and provides loop closure for these identified opportunities.

• Has working knowledge of the American College of Surgeons and Oklahoma State Department of Health Trauma Care standards
• Abstracts and analyzes data from patient charts including demographics, history of injuries and care provided according to the established guidelines of the American College of Surgeons, Oklahoma State Department of Health and IHBMC Trauma Registry for purposes of performance/process improvement.
• Tracks trauma patients throughout hospital stay, monitors for outcomes, and identifies opportunities to improve outcomes through process changes, policies, and education. Assists Trauma Program Manager in preparing for Trauma M&M, Process Improvement and Patient Safety meetings.
• Completes Performance Improvement activities through concurrent review of patient care data for identification of trends and early identification of complications.
• Reports pertinent data to the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Program Medical Director.
• Serves as member of Trauma Operations and Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee.
• Collaborates with Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager, and applicable departments to establish and monitor Trauma Standards and Protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: Associates Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Current licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing. BLS (American Heart Association) required upon hire. Previously attended (or attends within 12 months of hire) two of the three courses: 1) the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Registrar Course or equivalent provided by a state trauma program and 2) the Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine’s Injury Scaling Course 3) American College of Surgeons Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC).

Experience: Two to three years of clinical trauma experience required.

Licensure: Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of principles and practices of trauma registry, medical records and policies and procedures. Knowledge of indexing, classification and staging systems. Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology pertaining to trauma processes. Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding trauma related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized. Good computer skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to analyze information and mentally track multiple situations. Knowledge of Standards of Care, Evidenced Based practice and Performance/Outcome Improvement Processes.