Trauma Nurse Coordinator

1 week ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Howard University Hospital Full time
Job Title: Trauma Nurse Coordinator

Howard University Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Trauma Nurse Coordinator to join our team. As a Trauma Nurse Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction in our Trauma Unit.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assume direct patient care responsibilities where required to ensure adequate care levels.
  • Serve as a resource person for unit staff, assisting staff in identifying patient care needs or problems, and their professional needs, and in selecting suitable problem-solving approaches.
  • Promote diversity, awareness, and sensitivity among staff.
  • Identify and participate in resolving patient and staff safety concerns.
  • Participate in developing the philosophy and goals of the department and communicate and interpret them to the unit staff; participate in orientation activities and serve as a change agent.
  • Participate in the orientation of new medical staff to the unit operations when required.
  • Participate as part of the multidisciplinary team in the coordination and delivery of patient care.
  • Promote compliance with regulatory agencies standards and guidelines.
  • Assist in identifying trauma patients appropriate for the registry.
  • Promote unity within the shift, between shifts on the unit, and between units within the Patient Care Area; and promote and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, medical staff, and colleagues from other departments.
  • Identify staffing needs and processes.
  • Develop and update standards for supplies and equipment in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
  • Monitor compliance with cost-containment measures and identify strategies to improve financial outcomes.
  • Identify educational opportunities in collaboration with Trauma Service Team, including but limited to, Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Program Director and conducts in-services as needed on the unit.
  • Support the progressive development and improvement of clinical performance and customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • 3+ years of progressive experience in nursing in the Trauma.
  • Must have worked in an acute facility within five (5) years of the date of the application.
  • Current RN license to practice nursing in the District of Columbia.
  • Certification in the following is required: TNCC provider, TNCC instructor - can be obtained within 1 year of hire, TCRN Certification preferred.
  • Certified Basic Life Support Instructor required, Advanced Life Support preferred through American Heart Association.
What We Offer:
  • Work life balance
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)
  • 100% tuition remission to Howard University

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.



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