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Confluence Health · 2 months ago

Trauma Program Manager

Confluence Health is dedicated to supporting the communities they serve through various programs. The Trauma Program Manager is responsible for the operations of the trauma service program, including the identification and tracking of trauma patients, and serves as an educator and resource for staff providing trauma care.

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Responsibilities

Functions as Trauma Coordinator:
Participates in direct care of critically injured patients, as well as functioning as educator and resource nurse for staff providing trauma care. Is expected to respond to trauma activations while in the building. On occasion, may be asked to come it to help facilitate care on off hours
Actively involved in selecting, procuring and educating staff about equipment and supplies necessary to meet the patient’s needs and the standards of care as outlined by the Trauma WACs
Participates in education of Emergency Department staff and hospital personnel relating to the care and treatment of the trauma patient
Assists the Emergency Department Director, Manager and Clinical Educator with quality improvement activities to evaluate care provided to the injured
Partners with the Trauma Service Medical Director to facilitate trauma quality improvement activities under the auspices of the Trauma Advisory Board
Assures that trauma activation charges are being captured and that CWH is receiving enhanced reimbursement for trauma care. Facilitates quarterly Regional Trauma Quality Improvement Committee in conjunction with the Trauma Services Medical Director
Coordinates community injury prevention activities and serves as a resource to the community-at-large for education about the prevention of traumatic injury
Represents Trauma Services on the Emergency Preparedness subcommittee of the Hospital Safety Committee
Reviews on an annual basis all trauma related policies and procedures to assure that policies remain current
Maintains trauma contracts
Oversees preparation, and serves as contact person, of the trauma application in order to maintain trauma center designation
Serves on state committees related to trauma care as appropriate
Oversees the Trauma Registrar:
Assures accurate collection and evaluation of data pertinent to trauma service patients verifying that ICD9-CM injury and E-codes are accurately applied by Trauma Registrar
Works with the Trauma Registrar to maintain the Trauma Registry, reviews submitted data and required reports to the Washington State Department of Health
Assures that pertinent data, including Injury Severity Score, are available to hospital, clinic and physician billing services to assist with filing of claims under enhanced reimbursement for qualifying patients
May serve as CWH representative to city, county and regional emergency preparedness committees
Represents CWH at REDi Healthcare Coalition meetings
Ad hoc planning groups for city-wide and county-wide emergency preparedness exercises
Address patients, visitors, families, and co-workers in a pleasant and respectful manner; display courtesy always
Respond quickly and appropriately to inquiries and requests
Assist co-workers without being asked
Display an unhurried and caring manner with visitors, families, and co-workers when performing duties
Maintain confidentiality of all patient-hospital or physician related information. Refrain from gossip and speak in low tones in all appropriate areas
Demonstrate a pleasing disposition and sensitivity to visitors', families, and co-workers' needs
Perform related assignments as requested in order to promote positive visitor, family, and co-worker relations
Communicate, cooperate and perform related duties with other co-workers in your department and in other departments in a courteous and efficient manner to achieve overall hospital goals and objectives
Greet all visitors, families, and co-workers, patients and physicians in a courteous, respectful and professional manner at all times. Respond to all visitors, clients, families, and co-workers with empathy and positive interpersonal skills always
Handle all requests with a positive attitude at the time the request is made
Assume the responsibility for maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all those working or being cared for in the hospital, outpatient, or home setting
Demonstrate a commitment to providing the highest and most reliable quality service available daily
Strive for positive change in your work area. Cooperate with team members in a constructive and supportive manner
Be responsible for addressing inappropriate or unacceptable behavior on the part of a co-worker(s) in your department
Demonstrate ethical conduct and practices
Performance is consistent with Emergency Department Vision and Constitution: Providing excellence in patient care and Customer satisfaction. As a team member I will:
Have ownership of the Emergency Department and its appearance, operation, and growth
Show professionalism in my words, actions, attitude and appearance
Honestly and respectfully communicate
Treat others as I would want to be treated
Participate in open intra/interdepartmental communication
Be accountable for my own actions and words
Embrace change and be flexible
Work toward continuous improvement
Do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons
Be fiscally responsible and use my resources appropriately
Know my limits and utilize my team
Be caring and empathetic in actions and words
Value others’ time and effort equally
Ensure a safe working environment for patients and staff
Make a difference
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
Performs other duties as assigned
Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times

Qualification

Trauma NursingEmergency NursingAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportLeadership ExperienceTrauma Nurse Core CoursePediatric Advanced Life SupportICD9-CM CodingData ManagementBasic Life SupportComputer SkillsEmotional StabilityCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field with two years relevant leadership experience
Minimum of three (3) years experience in Trauma/Emergency Nursing or Trauma/Critical Care Nursing with demonstrated expertise and competency in care of the injured
Current Confluence Health employees may substitute a Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, 2 of which must be leadership; with a Bachelor's degree obtained within 2 years of hire; OR completion of the Confluence Health LEAD program
Knowledge of and ability to manage Hospital Emergency Incident Management System (if lacking experience in this area, may be given six (6) months to become trained and attain expertise to manage the system)
Demonstrated ability to physically implement all aspects of staff nurse role
Demonstrated emotional stability and ability to function appropriately and effectively in critical, unexpected, or stressful clinical situations
Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management
Must maintain primary residence in the Confluence Health service area
Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499)
Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Current certification in Trauma Nurse Core Course or instructor status
Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support may alternate with Emergency Pediatric Nursing Course
Professional certification in area of Emergency or Critical Care Nursing (CEN/CFRN/CCRN)

Preferred

Master's Degree in nursing or hospital administration
Prior experience with Washington State trauma system

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
CH Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Gym Membership Discount
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Shift Differential

Company

Confluence Health

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Confluence Health is a rural healthcare delivery system that provides safe and high-quality care.

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Funding

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Leadership Team

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Andrew Jones
Chief Executive Officer
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