Trauma Coordinator - ER - Dallas Medical Center

Dallas Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital, conveniently located at the northeast corner of Interstate 635 and Webb Chapel in the North Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch. Our main campus includes a 155-bed hospital and four medical plazas. Services offered include medical and surgical in-patient stays, outpatient surgery, 24-hour emergency care, diagnostic radiology and laboratory, internal medicine, and family practice.

In addition to primary care physicians, specialists on the medical staff include:

• Cardiologists
• Gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons
• Hepatologists
• Orthopedic and spine surgeons
• Plastic surgeons
• Urologists
• General surgeons
• Oncologists
• Bariatric surgeons
• Many other types of specialists

Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community.  As a member of Prime Healthcare, Dallas Medical Center is actively seeking a Trauma coordinator to join its award-winning team!

We offer:

• competitive compensation
• generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
• substantial PTO
• continuing educational opportunities
• …and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for organizing, coordinating and implementing the Trauma Program. Is an active participant in performance improvement data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program in Trauma, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of healthcare in our trauma patients. Collaborates with personnel involved with the Trauma Program. Assists with the development and implementation of trauma initiatives, trauma policies and procedures, including staff education activities. Evaluates Trauma Program through the use of data capture, follow-up and trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on identified performance improvement issues (PDCA), implementation of new services and systems/ performance measures for the Trauma Program.

Education and Work Experience

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
2. Current Texas RN License.
3. Five years clinical experience in a hospital care setting with a minimum of two years of emergency room experience preferred.
4. Knowledgeable on current State of Texas Trauma Rules and Regulations preferred.
5. ACLS certified current.
6. PALS/ENPC, TNCC/ATCN, and SAMA certified preferred or recommended within one year of hire.