Trauma Services Manager in Nashville, TN

services, Skyline was Tennessees 1st hospital to earn national certification as a Primary Stroke Center. We are also recognized for our outstanding cardiac, oncology, orthopedic, rehabilitation and emergency services. ppThe TraumaManager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for trauma patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. The Trauma Coordinator works both independently and in collaboration with the trauma medical director and other members of the health care team and the management staff. The Trauma Coordinator is self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress of work to the Chief Nursing Officer. ppThe TraumaManager is expected to provide leadership in the Clinical, Community, Communication, Managerial, and Educational areas of the Trauma Program. Assignments include, but are not limited to, the following areas of competencyppstronguClinicalustrongpulliCoordinates with physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to evaluate and address specific patient care issues.liliProvides and documents trauma nursing care to include all components of the nursing process in accordance with written clinical and administrative proceduresliliAssesses the needs for policies, procedures, protocols, supplies and equipment relating to the care of trauma patients in coordination with the Trauma Medical Director, hospital administration and clinicians to ensure maintenance of Level II Trauma certification.liliAssists the Trauma Medical Director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a quality and process improvement plan that is multidisciplinary and focused on patient outcomes.liliServes as the coordinator of the identification, investigation, reporting and follow-up of incidents and quality issues throughout the program. Works with the Trauma Registrar to maintain Trauma Registry.liliServes as a resource for clinical practice.liliDevelops policies and procedures based on current literature, input from clinicians and other sources, including info from patient care evaluations.liulpppstronguCommunicationustrongpulliCollaborates with the Trauma Medical Director to establish trauma program goals and objectives consistent with those of the hospital and ensure that those of the trauma service are being met.liliConsistently demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, hospital personnel, and patientsfamily in order to achieve max operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.liliServes as internal resource for staff in all departments to network in order to provide high quality trauma patient care.liliParticipates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state, andor national levels.liliActs as an extended liaison for Emergency Medical Service agencies and the community.liulpstronguCommunityustrongpulliCreates awareness of Trauma Program within the communities Skyline Medical Center Serves.liliProvides education to community regarding prevention of accidents, use of helmets, life safety, fire protection, inclement weather awareness.liliServes as a liaison for Skylines Trauma Program to the community-at-large.liulpppstronguManagerialustrongpulliRepresents the Trauma Program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care management.liliManages, as appropriate, the operational, personnel and financial aspects of the Trauma Program.liliSupervises adherence to hospital policies and procedures and standards through observation, medical record review, staff feedback, and other appropriate sources.liliSupervises Trauma Services staff, including the Trauma Registrar.liliSupervises the collecting, coding, scoring, and development of processes for validation of data entered into the registry.liliDesigns the registry to facilitate performance improvement activities, trend reports, and reports, while protecting confidentiality.liliParticipates in trauma patientfamily satisfaction projects.liliAssists the Trauma Medical Director in developing and meeting the Trauma Service budgetary goals.liulpppstronguEducationTrainingResearchustrongpulliDevelops, coordinates and implements orientation, nursing education and in-service programs related to care and management of trauma patients in conjunction with the Department of Education and Training. liliDirects community trauma education and prevention programs by developing, implementing and evaluating programs for targeted populations in the city and surrounding communities related to injury prevention, as well as other topics identified through a needs assessment for the community.liliParticipates in mandatory educational activities and in educational activities appropriate to professional goals.liliIs involved in research selection, analysis, and distribution of findings and facilitating protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback, and analysis.liliParticipates in case review.liulpppstronguQualificationsustrongpulliThree to 5 Years in a Trauma setting with management experience.liliValid TN Nursing license or eligibleliliTNCC Provider, BLS, ACLS, ENPCliliBachelors Degree, BSN preferred or healthcare related position. liulp Please feel free to email your resume or questions to our Recruitment Team at a hrefmailtomitchell.bushhcahealthcare.commitchell.bushhcahealthcare.coma and by phone at [removed phone] or you can learn more about Skyline by visiting our web siteat a hrefhttpwww.skylinemedicalcenter.comwww.skylinemedicalcenter.coma. ppppNow is your chance to be part of the Skyline Team pListing originally posted at http