RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY The RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator monitors and evaluates the care of the critically injured patient from time of injury through the continuum of care to ensure that care is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Works under the direction of the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the Trauma Program Manager (TPM).

GENERAL SUMMARY

The RN - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator monitors and evaluates the care of the critically injured patient from time of injury through the continuum of care to ensure that care is safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Works under the direction of the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the Trauma Program Manager (TPM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data and outcomes required for a level 1 pediatric trauma center. Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager and other disciplines to review the performance and safety of the Trauma Program and coordinates activities to evaluate issues, promote loop closure, and enhance clinical outcomes. Maintains compliance with trauma standards and guidelines in accordance to the State of Virginia for trauma designation and the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP). Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement data collection, analysis, trending, and benchmarking of data and outcomes required for a level 1 pediatric trauma center.

Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager and other disciplines to review the performance and safety of the Trauma Program and coordinates activities to evaluate issues, promote loop closure, and enhance clinical outcomes.

Maintains compliance with trauma standards and guidelines in accordance to the State of Virginia for trauma designation and the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). MSN preferred. Three to five years of recent clinical experience necessary. Previous clinical experience with data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement preferred. Must possess computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Excel, QI Macros and other clinical software systems. Ability to analyze and problem solve independently and disseminate data to relevant groups across the health system. Exceptional interpersonal skills that display effective and professional customer service skills and interactions. Ability to travel to various locations as required for performance of job role.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). MSN preferred.

Three to five years of recent clinical experience necessary.

Previous clinical experience with data collection and identification of areas for quality improvement preferred.

Must possess computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Excel, QI Macros and other clinical software systems.

Ability to analyze and problem solve independently and disseminate data to relevant groups across the health system.

Exceptional interpersonal skills that display effective and professional customer service skills and interactions.

Ability to travel to various locations as required for performance of job role.

WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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