Description

The Trauma Program Coordinator (TPC) is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the Trauma Performance Improvement Program in collaboration with the Trauma Program Director (TPD). This encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participates in the care of admitted injured patients. TPC is responsible for data collection and analysis along with developing education based on trends for pre-hospital and hospital staff. The TPC collaborates closely with Trauma Program leadership to assure compliance with Trauma standards and guidelines. The position will spend time completing quality assessment reviews of every injury-related case in our trauma registry software, developing and carrying out quality improvement projects, and providing trauma-related education in the form of in-person one-on-one education with staff in the PED and leading trauma-related presentations for the house-wide staff at Monroe Carell Jr.

The Pediatric Trauma Program Coordinator applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of complex patients and programs in a comprehensive manner. Provides consultative services and actively seeks opportunities to collaborate with the health care team. Recognizes complex learning needs and consistently demonstrates effective patient and staff education. Demonstrates and role models effective communication to coordinate patient and family-centered care. Facilitates appropriate follow up care and/or refers patients (within the designated patient population) to the appropriate next level or site of care. Serves in an advocacy role on behalf of patients, families, staff, and caregivers to ensure safe, equitable healthcare provision. Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient and program outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Nursing standards.

We are one of two American College of Surgeon’s (ACS) Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in the state and the only one in middle TN. We serve anywhere from 2800-3000 pediatric patients a year and admitted approximately 1200/yr. ACS site surveyors have said we are one of the five busiest trauma centers in the country.

Requirements

BSN

Obtain TN Nursing License

Obtain PALS/BLS Certification

5 years trauma nursing clinical experience preferably in pediatrics

Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Windows (Power Point, Excel, Outlook, etc.)