Clinical Program Specialist - Trauma

Job Summary

Facilitates efficient, effective, quality care for the trauma population across the continuum, utilizing advanced education, expert clinical skills, and practice. Collaborates with the entire multi-disciplinary team to assist with the care management for trauma patients and to enhance customer satisfaction and maximize patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes the plan of care to monitor patient progress and assure patient requirements are matched with appropriate resources.
• Facilitates the progress and outcome of the patient's plan of care.
• Utilizes evidence based practice when interacting with the patient and family and has a good understanding of accepted trauma guidelines.
• Identifies patients for the trauma registry through daily data abstraction and/or rounding.
• Assists and serves as a role model to the Emergency Department (ED) staff in the care of the trauma patients.
• Assists in preparation for the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site visits/verification process.
• Assists the Trauma Registrar in data entry, reporting, and evaluation of trauma data.
• Works with the hospital staff to assure documentation of care of the trauma patient is thorough and consistent.
• Participates in the education of hospital nursing, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, and the community in trauma and prevention related subjects.
• Identifies all performance improvement patient care issues throughout daily chart review and collaboration with the care team and reports to the Director of Trauma Services/Trauma Services Medical Director.
• Assists the Director of Trauma Services in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a quality plan which is multidisciplinary and patient outcome focused.
• Enters performance improvement issues into the registry and assures that all issues are addressed and “loop closed” within a timely manner.
• Notifies the Director of Trauma Services of any issues that cannot be closed due to issues beyond their control.
• Participates in Registry validation activities by scheduled chart review and reports findings to Director of Trauma Services.
• Identifies learning needs of the nursing staff, patient and family, professionals, and lay community regarding the trauma population and the trauma guidelines.
• Functions as a patient advocate and encourages patient advocacy through the multi-disciplinary team.
• Completes job specific orientation, trauma specific competencies (input, evaluation and reporting) from the National Trauma Databank software.
• Represents Owensboro Health and Trauma Services in a variety of local and regional public professional meetings.
• Provides timely follow-up to hospitals who transfer patient’s into Owensboro Health.
• Participates in research studies for publication and epidemiology research to demonstrate program growth, process improvements, and medical practice improvements.
• Assists and develops weekly and/or monthly trauma meetings/presentations.
• Collects, trends, and tracks performance improvement data to improve patient outcomes.
• Develops a strong working relationship with medical staff providers in various disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position AND
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 12 months of employment in this position AND
• Trauma - Certification in Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) required within 12 months of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment .
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of service.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
• Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
• Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
• Climbing: Rarely
• Bending/Stooping: Rarely
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Occasionally
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Never
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.