Dignity Health

RN Trauma Program Specialist

Dignity Health$75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years recent hospital experience
  • 1 year experience in a critical care area (ICU or Emergency Department)
  • Basic computer skills
  • Membership in a related professional organization preferred (e.g., Society of Trauma Nurses)
  • Associates Nursing Degree required; BSN preferred
  • Current CO RN license
  • BLS and TNCC certification required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with trauma program manager on performance improvement for trauma patients.
  • Evaluate care throughout the trauma continuum, from pre-hospital to discharge.
  • Assess compliance with trauma protocols via observation and chart review.
  • Review trauma team activations for appropriateness based on criteria.
  • Document findings and ensure closure of issues within the improvement program.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds for concurrent patient review.
  • Monitor patient progress and facilitate care issue resolutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact trauma patient outcomes directly
  • Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
  • Opportunity for professional growth through continuous education
  • Involvement in community activities related to trauma care
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Trauma Program Specialist, you will collaborate with the trauma program manager to perform key elements of the trauma program, including evaluation of patient care, clinical and operational performance improvement activities, and development of evidence-based guidelines. Every day you will contribute to regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes by refining evidence-based guidelines, implementing performance improvement activities, and providing trauma education to support comprehensive trauma care initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with expertise in trauma care, strong analytical skills in patient care evaluation, and the ability to develop evidence-based guidelines.

 

  • Collaborates with the trauma program manager to develop and execute performance improvement processes that support optimal outcomes for trauma patients.
  • Performs concurrent process improvement and evaluation of trauma care throughout the continuum, from prehospital, emergency room, operative, inpatient, and discharge.
  • Assesses compliance with trauma protocols and guidelines by observation and chart review.
  • Reviews trauma team activations and assesses for appropriateness based on established criteria.
  • Tracks findings within the trauma process improvement program and documents loop closure of any findings.
  • Monitors patient progress through the continuum of care for ongoing identification of potential care issues and facilitates timely resolution through communication and collaboration with the care team.

We are offering a $7,500 sign on and up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • Three (3) years recent hospital experience
  • One (1) year in a critical care area (ICU or Emergency Department)
  • RN License; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
  • Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
  • TNCC upon hire or within six (6) months of hire/transfer
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary work -(prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10lbs force occasionally)

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Membership to a related professional organization (Society of Trauma Nurses, Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where You’ll Work

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
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Size
60,000 employees
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Founded
1954

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