Ascension

Trauma Program Manager

Ascension • $80K — $95K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire from accepted organizations.
  • Registered Nurse licensure from the Tennessee Board of Nursing required before hire.
  • Advanced Life Support certification required within 180 days if working in critical care.
  • Minimum of 3 years nursing experience with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily activities and manage nursing resources to ensure exemplary patient care.
  • Establish and uphold quality monitoring systems and compliance with standards.
  • Oversee and manage unit budgets and resource allocations effectively.
  • Lead hiring, onboarding, and team development, addressing operational issues for better patient outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and life insurance options.
  • Pro-rated PTO and holiday time for work-life balance.
  • Funding for ongoing education and professional development.
  • Employee wellness programs and counseling services.
  • Support for family needs including parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Additional optional benefits like legal and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

Department: Trauma

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Directs daily activities, work-flow, and nursing resources across specialized units, ensuring high standards of patient care and peak satisfaction among associates, patients, and physicians.
  • Develops and maintains quality monitoring systems, policies, and procedural frameworks to guarantee seamless service delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Manages unit budgets, overseeing expenditures, purchases, and resource allocation to consistently adhere to financial guidelines and operational benchmarks.
  • Leads talent management including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and team development while proactively identifying and resolving operational issues to optimize patient care delivery.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.


Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.


Responsibilities

  • Directs daily activities, work-flow, and nursing resources across specialized units, ensuring high standards of patient care and peak satisfaction among associates, patients, and physicians.
  • Develops and maintains quality monitoring systems, policies, and procedural frameworks to guarantee seamless service delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Manages unit budgets, overseeing expenditures, purchases, and resource allocation to consistently adhere to financial guidelines and operational benchmarks.
  • Leads talent management including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and team development while proactively identifying and resolving operational issues to optimize patient care delivery.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in adult critical care setting.


Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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