Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator-Trauma Services - UnityPoint Health

Under the general direction of the Trauma Program Manager, this position assists in overseeing trauma care quality and efficient coordination of patient care from pre-hospital to rehabilitation. This position requires knowledge and skill in professional nursing theory and practice, trauma care and trauma systems, principles of teaching, learning and quality improvement.This position will play an active role in the hospitals ACS verification and state designation as a Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center.

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Key Accountability:  Quality Initiatives

• Assists in coordinating the continuum of trauma care, which includes the planning and implementation of protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
• Assists in monitoring compliance with trauma guidelines.
• Assists in linking performance improvement data to educational programs and outreach.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.  
• Acts as a consultant and educator in program development and special projects.
• Facilitates and assists in implementing evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs.  Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals. 
• Assists the TPM in coordination, investigation, analysis and response to quality/patient safety issues, events, significant care issues and trends. Assists the TPM and Quality Department in assessing root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, and process improvement, working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Works with Data Analyst and Trauma Program Manager in developing and analyzing data for administrative and clinical decision making, as well as regulatory requirements. Assists in coordinating implementation of data collection processes: providing analysis, summary, research and benchmarking (such as TQIP and Pediatric TQIP).
• Serves as a resource to facilitate task forces to plan, implement and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assists the TPM in collaborating with key stakeholders to evaluate, plan and implement process improvements and patient safety programs across the facility and/or the organization.
• Assists with ensuring necessary screenings and interventions are completed on trauma patients
• Assists in identifying complications, comorbidities, and monitors compliance with trauma guidelines.

Education: 

Required: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred: BSN or MSN 

Experience: 

Required: Three years of emergency/critical care or relevant trauma nursing experience. 

Preferred: Experience in trauma nursing. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

Required: Current Iowa license as a registered nurse. Current BCLS (CPR) 

Preferred: TNCC Provider, TNCC Instructor, CEN, CCRN or TCRN 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Required: Ability to manage programs and projects. Basic understanding of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred: Knowledgeable about the Iowa Trauma System. Experience with Trauma Registry. Previous experience with EPIC 

Other: 

Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrated Teamwork.