St Francis Medical Center

Trauma Coordinator

St Francis Medical Center$73K — $111K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
  • Current nursing license required in Illinois.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ENPC) certification required upon hire and maintained thereafter.
  • TNCC certification required.
  • Minimum three years of experience in emergency nursing, specifically trauma care.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Trauma Medical Director to organize trauma services and systems.
  • Direct day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.
  • Oversee patient care across the trauma continuum with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Promote optimal trauma care through education and clinical activities.
  • Manage the Trauma PI Program and Trauma Registry.
  • Engage with external agencies like EMS to ensure coordinated care.
  • Establish robust communication systems among all departments involved in trauma care.

Benefits

  • Flexible and comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual needs.
  • Paid time off and a 401K retirement plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement options for further education.
  • Access to an array of voluntary benefit options.
Full Job Description
Overview

• Department: Trauma Center

• Schedule: Days, full-time

• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center

• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director, is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and for managing, promoting, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program. Provides direction for patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the trauma team physicians, sub-specialists, nursing and ancillary services. The Trauma Coordinator is a registered nurse who is responsible for promoting optimal trauma care, through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities. The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs. Works in conjunction with outside agencies including EMS and other regulatory agencies. Close communication with these groups allows the coordinator to function as a stabilizing force in the multidisciplinary care required by the trauma patient. This involvement begins with the pre-hospital care of the patient, care in the emergency department, and extends through admission to discharge home, transfer to an institution with a higher level of care, entering into a rehabilitation program, or death. It is important for the coordinator to establish and maintain a communication system with all departments and individuals involved in the care of trauma patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science, preferred.
  • Current licensure State Board of Nurse Examiners.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS (AHA) or ENPC certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • TNCC required
  • Minimum of three years in emergency nursing and in the care of trauma patients.
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    Pay Transparency

    Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

    The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

    Employment StatusFull Time ShiftDays

    About St Francis Medical Center

    St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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