Registered Nurse RN Trauma Program Manager

Primary City/State:

Sterling, Colorado

Department Name:

Trauma Admin-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Sterling Regional MedCenter has provided outstanding medical care to residents of northeastern Colorado and the surrounding area since 1938. Join a mission-driven team committed to delivering exceptional trauma care to the residents of northeastern Colorado. As the RN Trauma Program Manager, you will lead and sustain Level III Trauma services for an underserved community that depends on this critical care.

• Be part of a culture rooted in High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles with a focus on High Trust and Zero Harm
• Partner with a highly engaged Trauma Medical Director who values collaboration and shared leadership
• Lead and manage the Level III Trauma Program operations and performance improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold trauma program standards and compliance
• Drive patient-centered outcomes aligned with HRO principles
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and the Trauma Medical Director
• Support trauma education, outreach, and community awareness efforts

Strong trauma background — preferably in a Level I, II, or III designated trauma setting highly preferred.

Schedule is Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday | 8-hour days (8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM)

Since 1938, Sterling Regional MedCenter has been the center of healthcare excellence in Northeast Colorado providing care for more than 20,000 members in Logan County, and over 50,000 people in its larger market. Sterling Regional MedCenter is licensed for 25 beds with both Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Units, as well as full Women and Infant Services. For obstetrics, Sterling utilizes a computerized intelligent OB program designed to reduce the chance of complications during labor. As a level III trauma designated hospital, Sterling has 24/7 coverage for Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Imaging, Family Medicine/Peds, and Rehabilitation. Sterling boasts cutting edge technology facilitating telehealth access for sub-specialty and tertiary services and state-of-the-art equipment in Imaging, Laboratory, Operating Suites, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Units. The hospital continues to invest facility upgrades and new equipment.

Attached to the hospital is the David Walsh Cancer Center, which provides both Medical and Radiation Oncology, with a beautiful infusion center and new linear accelerator. Sterling Regional is the only rural hospital in Colorado with a linear accelerator. In addition, Sterling Regional MedCenter is closely integrated with our Family Medicine and Surgical Specialty Clinics and the hospital and clinics are part of a 2-year, rural training track residency program affiliated with the University of Northern Colorado. Lastly, Sterling Regional MedCenter is one of Logan County's largest employers with approximately 300 employees and more than 20 physicians representing ten specialties and has been voted Best Employer in Northeastern Colorado for three years in a row.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position promotes optimal care of the injured patient through leadership, coordination and development of processes related to a specialized service. Assists other leaders to establish, oversee, and evaluate quality of care as well as to identify opportunities for improvement, operationally and clinically. Enhances the program development though coordination of daily operations and activities with other departments, services, and referral facilities. Oversees and ensures compliance with local, state, or national organizations for verification and designation including the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and state agencies.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for the day to day operations of the trauma program. Evaluates trauma services across the care continuum in collaboration with the trauma medical director and organizational leaders.

2. Maintains current knowledge of national accreditation/state regulatory requirements, provides oversight of the program, and evaluates compliance, including all related components along the continuum of care. Represents the department at management/leadership meetings and at local/regional trauma related meetings.

3. Maintains a trauma specific quality program that effectively improves clinical care, processes, and systems related to the injured patient and is aligned with service line expectations and national standards. Coordinates relevant committee meetings and ensures documentation is complete and maintained.

4. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members across the continuum of care to address quality of care, program development, and opportunities for improvement.

5. Contributes to the oversight of data processes, from collection to validation to reporting. Develops an understanding of inclusion criteria, applicable injury scoring systems, data definitions, and benchmarking programs such as NTDB/TQIP as applicable. Provides accurate statistical data regarding the program activities, including quality data, evaluation, and validation from benchmarking programs.

6. Facilitates education for trauma team personnel, including orientation to the trauma program and internal and external education related to identified needs. Oversees community education and prevention programs and participates in identified system supported initiatives and activities.

7. Assists with developing departmental budget and manages assigned staff as applicable.

8. This is a highly matrixed position required to influence patient care across the continuum of care and patient outcomes by collaborating across multiple services and specialties. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. Internal customers: All facility staff, management, and physicians. External customers: Patients, ACS, governmental agencies, and staff of other healthcare facilities.

9. Uses knowledge and experience of area to suggest improvements to processes for adult level III trauma centers or pediatric trauma centers. Leader works to influence change and to remove variances that may interfere with meeting ACS and/or state requirements. In burn program/centers, leaders will work to achieve same stated requirements through American Burn Association (ABA).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Current RN licensure in state of practice. BLS certification required (or specialized life support certification depending on specialty).

Current TNCC required; ATCN preferred. Instructor status in either or both is highly desired. For burn programs, current ABLS certification required.

Minimum of five years clinical experience in a high patient acuity area including experience in related areas specific to clinical specialty, including trauma, pediatric, or burn for burn specific programs. Minimum two years supervisory or leadership experience. Must have American Trauma Society (ATS) TPM course and TOPIC course completed within six months of hire.

Self-motivated, requiring minimal direction. Computer skills including basic office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations). Demonstrate proficient interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, professional interaction with all individuals and public organizations. Ability to provide departmental leadership, training, and staff development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional certification(s) specific to clinical specialty.

Prior experience and knowledge of the principles of health care program design, development and implementation.

Previous trauma coordinator/trauma program manager experience or pediatric and burn experience as applicable.

Knowledge of performance improvement, trauma registry data is beneficial.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$46.43 - $77.39 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-03-04