Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator RN

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Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

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Responsibilities

Full Time RN Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring exceptional trauma care!

We are seeking a highly motivated Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to monitor and improve the quality of trauma patient care. You will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an accurate trauma database using chart abstraction and Digital Innovations Collector.
• Monitor trauma quality indicators and develop new CQI indicators.
• Design and report performance improvement data to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ACS, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards.
  
  

Knowledge Of:

• Detailed understanding of trauma causes, treatment, and outcomes as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
• Experience with trauma data collection and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for trauma programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Apply now to make a difference in the lives of trauma patients!

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
  
  

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Qualifications

Minimum:

• Current CA RN licensure
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  
  

Essential Skills And Knowledge:

• Regulatory and Accreditation Knowledge: Familiarity with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and guidelines.
• Trauma Center Requirements (ACS): Comprehensive understanding of the American College of Surgeons' requirements for Trauma Center verification.
• Local Trauma Requirements: Knowledge of specific trauma requirements and protocols for Sacramento County.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of state and federal regulations related to quality assessment and improvement in trauma programs.
• Ability to manage, analyze, and interpret data effectively
• Knowledge and application of CQI principles and injury severity scoring systems.
• Advanced Computer Skills.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience in trauma nursing, trauma registry database and trauma systems.
• Recent experience in a designated trauma center.
• TNCC, CCRN, CNOR or CEN
• MSN
  
  

Pay Range

$49.20 - $71.34 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.