Trauma Nurse Clinician I - Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin

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The clinician is responsible for performing an integral role in case management of patients admitted to the Trauma Service, evaluates trauma care of trauma patients. identifies issues related to trauma care, responds to trauma codes while in house, coordinates quality improvement activities with the Trauma Pl coordinator and Trauma Program Manager, participates in trauma education and assists the Trauma Program Manager with the Trauma Accreditation process. This position requires evidence of clinical expertise in the practice of trauma nursing, expert knowledge of trauma systems, case management, quality improvement, knowledge of adult learning theories, computer database experience, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to be self-directed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current TNCC certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

5. Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

6. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

7. Previous experience with Trauma Accreditation Process (ACS, OHS) preferred.

8. Previous experience with Quality Improvement Process preferred.