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Methodist Health System · 3 weeks ago

Manager - Trauma Program

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Methodist Health System is a full-service acute care teaching hospital known for its excellence in various medical services. The Level 3 Trauma Program Manager will oversee the trauma service department, ensuring quality patient care and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the operational and clinical aspects and activities of the hospital trauma service

Ensure provision of quality, cost effective care in accordance with the hospitals’ missions, strategic plans, goals, all policies and procedures, and external regulations and requirements

Develops and maintains appropriate and required clinical, administrative, performance improvement, patient safety and financial data analysis and statistical reports in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Trauma System requirements and the American College of Surgeons Trauma Center criteria which includes maintenance of the Registry and Trauma Center verification

Performs supervisory functions for the assigned program to ensure adequate and competent staffing of the department, program, section or unit by interviewing and recommending or approving the hiring of new staff members; providing or arranging for training for Direct reports and staff; evaluating staff performance; and recommending and /or approving personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, salary changes, requests for time off, etc; responds to employee complaints and grievances; initiates and/or recommends disciplinary action

Oversees and assist with Methodist Injury Prevention Program development and maintenance

Develops quality filters, audits and case reviews to identify trends and sentinel events and assist in developing corrective activities. In collaboration with the medical director, assuring coordination and integration of quality, performance and process improvement plans and activities

Ensures clinical progression toward defined quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and efficiency

Monitors the performance of hospital departments and clinical services, identifying to the appropriate manager or administration areas needing improvement or that can benefit from enhancement in both individual and team functions to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Maintains continual review of quality department documents regarding incidents relating to trauma service, brings issues and concerns to the attention of the appropriate manager or administrator, and monitors the correction of identified problems

Facilitates organizational change, promotes professional and clinical advancement, and develops clinical judgment through role modeling, teaching, coaching and/or mentoring

Participates in community events, meetings, and maintain relationships with referring agencies and community members throughout the region

Represents the trauma service on unit based trauma committees, county activities pertinent to pre-hospital and trauma care

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Registered Nurse LicenseTrauma Nursing ExperienceLeadership ExperienceBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportClinical Protocols ImplementationQuality ImprovementPatient Care CoordinationEducation CoordinationCommunity Engagement