What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator position at Medical City Healthcare?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City Dallas our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Coordinator Adult Trauma to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Medical City Dallas, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Coordinator Adult Trauma opportunity.
Job Summary And Qualifications
A Registered Nurse with demonstrated interest, education and expertise in trauma care who works in collaboration with the Trauma Director, the Trauma Medical Director(s), Emergency Services leadership, and hospital administration, is responsible for coordination of pediatric and adult trauma care at Medical City Dallas. Actively participates in the execution of the trauma performance improvement program; reports state required data to State of Texas Trauma Registry; represents facility at regional Trauma Council; serves as a resource to staff for trauma related processes; coordinates community Emergency Medical Services and including performance improvement issues related to pre-hospital care; participates in adult and pediatric trauma management processes as indicated/delegated by Director; participates with disaster planning/program for department, hospital, community and regional advisory council. Aggregates information and data related to the trauma delivery system to insure accurate tracking, trending and reporting structure of trauma related activities for integration within the institutional performance improvement process. Autonomously makes decisions while performing chart review and creates judgment calls on the appropriateness of nurse and provider actions for the trauma patients. The coordinator is then responsible for process improvement and compliance within the departments in which the trauma patients are admitted. Manages the data flow process for concurrent quality issue identification and directs to appropriate personnel and channels. Participates in the development of policies and guidelines for care of the adult and pediatric trauma patient. Acts as a resource during trauma activations, participates in Multidisciplinary rounds as the trauma representative.
What qualifications you will need:
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Coordinator Adult Trauma opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City Dallas our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Coordinator Adult Trauma to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Medical City Dallas, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Coordinator Adult Trauma opportunity.
Job Summary And Qualifications
A Registered Nurse with demonstrated interest, education and expertise in trauma care who works in collaboration with the Trauma Director, the Trauma Medical Director(s), Emergency Services leadership, and hospital administration, is responsible for coordination of pediatric and adult trauma care at Medical City Dallas. Actively participates in the execution of the trauma performance improvement program; reports state required data to State of Texas Trauma Registry; represents facility at regional Trauma Council; serves as a resource to staff for trauma related processes; coordinates community Emergency Medical Services and including performance improvement issues related to pre-hospital care; participates in adult and pediatric trauma management processes as indicated/delegated by Director; participates with disaster planning/program for department, hospital, community and regional advisory council. Aggregates information and data related to the trauma delivery system to insure accurate tracking, trending and reporting structure of trauma related activities for integration within the institutional performance improvement process. Autonomously makes decisions while performing chart review and creates judgment calls on the appropriateness of nurse and provider actions for the trauma patients. The coordinator is then responsible for process improvement and compliance within the departments in which the trauma patients are admitted. Manages the data flow process for concurrent quality issue identification and directs to appropriate personnel and channels. Participates in the development of policies and guidelines for care of the adult and pediatric trauma patient. Acts as a resource during trauma activations, participates in Multidisciplinary rounds as the trauma representative.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of a Professional Nursing Program college degree.
- If hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position. Masters preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit.
- Pre-hospital EMS experience preferred.
- Previous trauma coordinator experience preferred.
- Leadership/Management experience preferred.
- RN Licensure with the State of Texas or compact license
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider.
- ACLS required
- PALS required
- TNCC and ENPC required within 6 months
- Certification in specialty area within 6 months
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Coordinator Adult Trauma opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
