Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator

2 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States University Health System- San Antonio Full time

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trauma Outcomes Coordinator is essential in the realm of trauma nursing, emphasizing performance enhancement and patient safety.

This role supports the trauma quality initiative aimed at ensuring the provision of optimal and efficient services throughout the entire spectrum of trauma care, from pre-hospital interventions to rehabilitation.

The Trauma Outcomes Coordinator is expected to have comprehensive knowledge and expertise in nursing practices, evidence-based methodologies, trauma center functionalities, and quality improvement principles.

In collaboration with Trauma Services personnel, this position is accountable for fostering continuous enhancements in the care of injured patients from their admission to their eventual discharge and follow-up.

Responsibilities include maintaining thorough documentation of assigned trauma performance improvement activities and safeguarding the Trauma Outcomes database. The Coordinator will gather and analyze data to develop new initiatives or refine existing performance improvement strategies.

Customized reports will be generated based on data analysis for distribution, along with recommendations aimed at elevating the quality of trauma care and patient outcomes.

Utilization of state and national benchmarks will be essential in establishing trauma care standards. The Coordinator may also take on the role of facilitator or leader in process improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department or Critical Care setting, including direct care for trauma patients.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or proof of licensure reciprocity.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Provider certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification, if applicable.
  • Completion of the Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 6 months of employment.
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) within 12 months of hire.
  • Professional certification (CEN, CCRN, TCRN, or similar) within 1 year of employment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • Prior experience in Trauma Performance Improvement within an ACS verified trauma center.
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Instructor certification.
  • Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Instructor certification.
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) or Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR) training.
  • Training in Injury Severity Scoring.
  • Advanced quality training and certifications (LEAN Six Sigma, Team STEPPS, or similar).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas is mandatory.

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