Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for operationalizing and evaluating the trauma PIPS plan in collaboration with the Trauma Program Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director.
• Ensures the trauma program meets state regulatory and American College of Surgeons verification standards for performance improvement and patient safety.
• Oversees the collection, tracking, and benchmarking of trauma PI issues related to patient care, and operation and system development. Maintains the tracking system for case reviews and performance improvement reports.
• Participates in assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of processes and education for process improvement in the care of the injured patient.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the trauma registry and processes, National Trauma Data Dictionary, and ACS Trauma Quality Improvement initiatives, benchmarking, and reports.
• Collaborates with trauma registry staff to integrate registry data in the PI process.
• Serves as co-chair of the Trauma Performance Improvement Subcommittee. 
• Provides trauma PI updates to the Trauma Multidisciplinary PIPS committee and other committees as directed.
• Collaborates with members of the trauma committee to identify, implement, and evaluate education programs for staff caring for trauma patients.
• Assists with community and hospital outreach programs as needed.
• Attends at least 80% of monthly trauma meetings and state Performance Improvement and Data Management meetings.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course within 12 months of hire.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course within 12 months of hire.
• Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) Abbreviate Injury Scaling Course within 12 months of hire.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 3 years of nursing experience in one of the following areas: pre-hospital, emergency, critical care or trauma care.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge with all aspects of trauma care from prehospital and hospital settings.
• Understands quality care management processes and practices.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) or similar products.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

-Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

-Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.

-Must be able to:

• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.

-Must be able to:

• push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.

–Must have functional vision, speech, and hearing.

–May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.