Your future role at a glanceLocation: 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- Demonstrates core organizational values, sets clear expectations, coaches staff for professional growth, and guides teams through shifting priorities.
- Supervises Trauma Clinical Program staff, drives performance improvement initiatives, and ensures compliant billing practices for activation charges.
- Monitors and adheres strictly to all local, regional, state, and national trauma program regulations and clinical care standards.
- Directs the routine review and revision of all trauma policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines at least every three years.
- Manages all preparation, documentation, and operational readiness for HFC trauma designation verification visits.
What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / 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.
What additional preferences we're seeking• 3+ years of Emergency Department, Trauma ICU, Trauma Acute Care Nursing experience required
• 2+ years working in a prior Trauma Program Leadership role required
• TNCC Provider or Instructor certification obtained within 12 months of hire date
• STN TOPIC course completed within 12 months of hire date
• ATS Trauma Program Management course completed within 12 months of hire date
Responsibilities- Demonstrates core organizational values, sets clear expectations, coaches staff for professional growth, and guides teams through shifting priorities.
- Supervises Trauma Clinical Program staff, drives performance improvement initiatives, and ensures compliant billing practices for activation charges.
- Monitors and adheres strictly to all local, regional, state, and national trauma program regulations and clinical care standards.
- Directs the routine review and revision of all trauma policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines at least every three years.
- Manages all preparation, documentation, and operational readiness for HFC trauma designation verification visits.
QualificationsLicensure / 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.
