Job DescriptionTakes ownership for the organization of services and system resources directed through a multidisciplinary systems approach as stipulated in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) manual on the "Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient" in collaboration with NJ State Trauma System guidance. Coordinates the day-to-day operational oversight of the trauma division activities and function, drives and refines the quality and performance improvement process through analysis of trauma registry data as interpreted with the Trauma Program Medical Director (TMD). Assists the TMD in the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program. Participates in quality reviews, coordinates educational courses, assists in the development of prevention programs, monitors and strives to improve outcomes. Assists Hospital administration in budgetary and administrative support for the program. Supervises collection and submission of data for the Statewide Trauma Registry, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) and ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP).
QualificationsWork requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or closely related field, Master's degree is preferred. Three to five years of previous work related experience. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Certification in a specialty area such as ED or ICU preferred. Work requires analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources and apply professional principles in performing various analyses and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems. Certifications required: ATLS or TNCC and CEN or CCRN. American Heart Association: BCLS, PALS, and ACLS required.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match**
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency: St. Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
About the TeamSt. Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.
The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.
The nursing team at St. Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.
