What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Mgr. Burn Center position at University Medical Center of El Paso?
Job Summary
Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Administrative Director Trauma Program, directs, coordinates, monitors, promotes and evaluates in all the components of the Burn Program in collaboration with the Medical Directors and Managers. Ensures compliance with standards, policies and requirements of governmental and regulatory agencies such as the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Burn Association (ABA) for designation and verification as a Burn Center.
Skills
1. Advanced knowledge of factors affecting delivery of patient care services and ability to lead the development and implantation of organizational changes to address strategic initiatives and opportunities to improve patient care and nursing practice.
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to promote teamwork, cooperation and commitment to mutual goals.
• Proven ability to negotiate and mediate, bringing, together diverse perspective with beneficial outcomes.
3. Able to demonstrate effective teaching, presentation and marketing skills.
4. Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.
5. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out projects or change initiative of significant magnitude.
6. Able to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with community agencies.
7. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Work Experience
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Emergency, Critical Care and/or Trauma. Strong background in performance improvement initiatives impacting patient quality care and experience with caring for burn patients preferred.
License/Registration/Certification
1. Current and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required.
2. Current CPR training required.
3. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) are required within 6 months of being in the position.
4. Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) required within 2 years of being in the position.
Education and Training
Bachelor degree in Nursing required. Master degree in Nursing preferred.
Completion of the TNCC/ATCN within 1 year of being in the department is required.
