Nurse (RN) Process Improvement Program Manager - Trauma Services

• Full time - 40 hours per week
• 4 days a week - 10 hours a day
• No weekends or holidays

• →Assumes responsibility for the trauma continuum of care along with the Trauma Medical Director and the support of the Director of the Trauma Program. Supports programs which promote optimal quality of trauma care for adults and children.
• →Assures all trauma center accreditation standards are met as required by the state's trauma system.
• →Works closely with the Trauma leaders to prepare for ACS program surveys.
• →Leads the trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program with the monitoring of trauma clinical processes, trauma patient outcomes and system issues related to the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of care.
• →Coordinates multi-disciplinary trauma meetings as required by the Trauma PI Plan.
• →Analyzes the trauma PIPS program and plan (as defined in Trauma PIPS Plan) to identify priority areas of PIPS activity.
• →Provides input with budgetary process for the trauma program.
• →Coordinates development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines.
• →Provides educational opportunities for clinical staff development.
• →Serves as a liaison to administration and represents the trauma program on hospital, regional and state committees to enhance trauma care.
• →With the Trauma leaders, provides input and feedback on the trauma registry data collection process, validity, and contributes to ongoing review and update of the Trauma Data Quality Plan.
• →Organizes ongoing analysis of applicable state Quality Improvement Program and Trauma Quality Improvement Program findings to identify activities where quality and efficiency of trauma care may be improved.
• →Coordinates efforts to promote the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practice management guidelines to reduce variance in care, decrease length-of-stay, improve care quality, and reduce costs.
• →Communicates effectively with associated departments to develop cooperative relationships.

Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds.

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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