Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for overall leadership and operations of Trauma Services for the facility. Ensures that the requirements for the Trauma Level Designation are maintained for the facility and ensures completion of required actions. Provides leadership and consultative services for performance improvement activities of the trauma program, and ensures compliance activities for all regulatory agencies for the designation program.   Responsible to assure the facility performs concurrent rounding on the trauma patients, medical record reviews  and assures the integrity and maintenance of available trauma registry databases,  coordinates data collection processes, exhibits proficiency in data management, demonstrates knowledge of age specific processes of care, coordinates referrals when physician or departmental review is indicated, and assists with regulatory compliance.  Performs concurrent review and chart studies while maintaining databases for trauma patients, and participates in the quality improvement program to evaluate care for these patient populations. Assures education of the staff and the community regarding initiatives and care of the trauma patients.  Works with the Trauma Medical Director to address identified Performance Improvement needs through appropriate committees and activities. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.  This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   3 years’ experience in Emergency and Trauma with applicable skills and background to perform job duties 2.   Must acquire and maintain annually 12 CEUs related to Trauma. 3.   Demonstrates competency and professionalism in verbal and written communication. 4.   Must have experience in an acute-care hospital environment. 5.   Hours are flexible but must be able to work in a high pressure environment subject to multiple and changing priorities and demands. 6.   A thorough understanding of the clinical aspect of patient care. 7.   Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1.      Bachelors in Nursing or related healthcare field required, Master’s preferred 2.      Previous healthcare leadership experience required. 3.      Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. 4.      Membership in a related professional organization preferred. 5.      Must be able to travel between STHS facilities, as needed, in position.

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