About the position
The Trauma Program Director (TPD) is responsible for assuring all Trauma Center verification standards are met as required by the Virginia Department of Health and the Office of Emergency Services. The TPD is responsible for complete operational function, program assessment, planning, organizing, implementation, performance improvement, education, and marketing communications. This position will function as a role model in the use of the nursing process and develops, introduces, and evaluates new approaches to trauma nursing practice. In addition to complete operational responsibilities, the TPD is responsible for compliance and maintain the standards of care of the trauma patient as set by state, federal, regulatory and accrediting agencies. The TPD is self-directed and self-motivated, planning and conducting work with minimal direction. The position requires high-level communication skills in both oral and written form, frequent interaction with physicians and senior administration is necessary and required. The position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on problem solving and negotiation.
Responsibilities
- Provides education and preparation of the hospital staff regarding American College of Surgeons (ACS) guidelines for ACS verification and re-verification utilizing the most recent edition of the ACS Guidebook, Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
- Coordinates management across the continuum of trauma care, which includes the planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
- Provide for intrafacility and regional professional staff development, participate in case review, implement practice guidelines, and direct community trauma education and prevention programs.
- Monitor clinical processes and outcomes and system issues related to the quality of care provided: develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews; identify trends and sentinel events; and help outline remedial actions while maintaining confidentiality.
- Manage, as appropriate, the operational, personnel, and financial aspects of the trauma program.
- Supervise collection, coding, scoring, and developing processes for validation of data.
- Stabilize the complex network of the many disciplines that work in concert to provide high-quality care.
- Have an active involvement in research projects and the analysis and distribution of findings.
- Participate in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state, or national level.
- Conduct regular meetings with direct reports to set expectations consistent with the goals of the organization and the department.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience in Trauma, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit or other critical care areas required.
- Two years previous management experience desired.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and possession of critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and research skills required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Current licensure as Registered Nurse in Commonwealth of Virginia.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CEN or CCRN within two years of accepting position.
Nice-to-haves
- Three to five years of experience in coordination of multiple phases of care and multiple level/groups of personnel is helpful.
- Master's Degree.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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.
- 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.
