Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator

Company: HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Job Description:

Introduction Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at St. David's Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator you can be a part of change. Benefits St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to Full time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications Trauma Nurse Coordinator responsibilities will include conducting Performance Improvement activities, trauma patient chart review, and participating in nursing education. Educational/training presentations for all nursing staff related to trauma care and outreach activities interacting with other healthcare entities, pre-hospital care providers and presenting/participating in injury prevention programs to interested organizations and the general public. In addition, ability to abstract information from identified trauma patient medical records as needed. The information is then entered into the facility trauma registry and submitted to state and national trauma data bases. The Trauma Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of the registry, verification and updating of information compiled and preparing reports as requested.
  • Ensures completion of Performance Improvement activities.
  • Facilitates involvement of staff in Performance Improvement activities.
  • Maintains Texas Department of Health (TDH) Designation Standards for a Level IV Trauma Facility.
  • Interprets hospital and personnel policies to physicians, nursing staff, patients, visitors and other healthcare providers.
  • Ensures attendance of personnel at required educational offerings.
  • Assist with employee counseling when necessary.
  • Maintains compliance with regulatory/accrediting agencies.
  • Attends quarterly CATRAC meetings.
  • Ensures compliance with nursing standards of care.Education
    • Required: Bachelor of Science in NursingLicenses and Certification
      • RN is required to obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of their hire date.
      • BLS/BCLS required within 24 months of hire per St. David's HealthCare policy.
      • ALS/ACLS required within 24 months of hire per St. David's HealthCare policy.
      • Current certification as a TNCC Provider or completed within one year of hire.
      • Current certification as a Provider in either PALS or ENPC or within 6 months of hire required per St. David's HealthCare policy.EXPERIENCE:
        • Required: Requires a minimum of three years of experience in ED and/or ICU
        • Preferred: Previous experience as Trauma Nurse Coordinator
        • Documented experience demonstrating leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills St. David----- s Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the region----- s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David----- s Neuroscience & Spine Institute . The full scope of services provided at St. David----- s Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women----- s services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center . The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care. St. David----- s Medical Center is part of St. David----- s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David----- s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits ----- St. David----- s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World----- s Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Trauma Coordinator opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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