Trauma Program Nurse Manager

Job Description:

Monitors, coordinates, educates and promotes optimal trauma care in the context of Lutheran Medical Center's Trauma Program and services. Supervises Trauma Outreach Coordinators and Injury Prevention Coordinators to ensure excellent trauma care.

We are a CDPHE designated Level II Trauma Center that continues to grow rapidly. We have a very busy Emergency Department that serves the Denver area and mountain towns. At Lutheran Hospital, we pride ourselves on our team culture which extends to all departments who are an integral part of our trauma program. This allows us to achieve the highest quality care for our injured patients. If you have a desire to be a part of a progressive and elite trauma team, please apply or reach out to our Recruiters. 

Position Details

·       Benefits Eligible: Yes

·       Shift Details: Full time, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, days

·       Department: Trauma

·       Primary Location: Lutheran Medical Center

·       Additional Details: Previous trauma injury prevention coordinator experience preferred, 5 years minimum of critical care/trauma, emergency nursing experience, BSN required

This position will be primarily focused on outreach, injury prevention, and performance improvement.

1. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

3. Supports the philosophy, policies, and procedures of Lutheran Medical Center.

4. Clinical Practice

a. Functions as an expert practitioner who provides for the needs of trauma patients.

b. Serves as a role model of expert clinical nursing through advanced knowledge of nursing theory and specialized knowledge of trauma nursing.

c. Develops and reviews policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines pertaining to the care of trauma patients.

d. Collaborates with Trauma Medical Director and other health care professionals in providing continuity of care to trauma patients and families.

5. Performance Improvement and Patient Safety

a. Executes and refines a performance improvement program utilizing objective data for analysis of trauma services to ensure efficient, quality trauma care and patient safety.

1. Works closely with the Trauma Medical Director and other Trauma Services Quality staff to determine quality indicators and initiatives.

2. Monitors trauma benchmarking data and clinical indicators. Reports findings to appropriate health team members.

3. Participates in data analysis. Utilizes trauma data and literature based knowledge to modify aspects of the trauma program in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director.

4. Leadership

a. Assists in formulating Trauma Program goals, policies, protocols, and guidelines utilizing best practice when appropriate.

b. Acts as the primary leader in developing best nursing practices for the trauma patient that are consistent with the overall program goals.

c. Communicates Trauma Program policies, protocols, guidelines, and goals to nursing and medical staff.

d. In partnership with the Trauma Medical Director and Lutheran Medical Center's hospital administration, takes a lead role in the investigation and resolution of problems and concerns in the area of trauma care.

e. Along with the Trauma Medical Director, coordinates the Trauma Multidisciplinary Committee; serves on hospital and/or nursing committees relevant to the role of Trauma Program Manager.

f. Coordinates resources and activities necessary to ensure that the Trauma Program meets regulatory and/or verification requirements.

g. Serves as a professional liaison/consultant for the Trauma Program with patients and families, prehospital providers, other trauma centers and tertiary centers, regional hospitals and clinics, community, and government agencies.

h. Actively participates in local, regional, state, and national trauma meetings.

i. Promotes a good working relationship among medical, nursing, clerical, and paramedic personnel. j. Works with the Public Relations and Marketing departments to promote Lutheran Medical Center Trauma Services.

5. Coordination of Staff

a. Provides management of personnel within the Trauma Program to include Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, and any other trauma-related roles.... remove "Trauma Registrars"

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