Apply on Employer Site

UVA Health · 18 hours ago

Pediatric Trauma Program Manager

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

3+ years exp

UVA Health is seeking a Pediatric Trauma Program Coordinator to help lead and support the expansion of their trauma designation to a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. This role involves coordinating all aspects of the pediatric trauma program, ensuring quality patient care, and preparing for the upcoming pediatric Level I designation review.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Develops and establishes operational and strategic goals and objectives consistent with the ACS and VDH Pediatric Trauma designation standards and UVA Health – to include oversight of quality and performance improvement

Serves as a technical expert of the Pediatric Trauma Program - keeping abreast of current standard, requirements, and best practice for pediatric trauma

Maintains Pediatric Trauma Registries to include collecting, analyzing and trending data

Coordinates with the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director, leadership of the adult Trauma Program and UVA Health Children’s, UVA Health administration, and clinicians to develop and maintain policies, procedures, and protocols related to the care of pediatric trauma patients

Coordinates with Pediatric inpatient and ambulatory teams to ensure all designation requirements are met

Ensures all relevant providers are compliant with Pediatric Trauma guidelines

Monitors the Pediatric and Adult Trauma Teams’ availability and their compliance with relevant policies and standards

Ensures all requirements for Pediatric Trauma designation are supported and implemented in the Emergency Department

Participates in national and state Trauma/EMS committees and organizations

Plans, coordinates, and evaluates Pediatric Trauma-related educational programs for faculty and staff

Monitors faculty and staff compliance with the educational requirements of the Pediatric Trauma Program

Organizes and supports a performance improvement program for pediatric trauma in collaboration with the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director and Children’s Quality Director

Supports connection with EMS agencies within the region; supporting their need for education, performance improvement, and communicating any needs

Maintains a close connection with the UVA Health Children’s administration and Children’s Quality teams to align effort between the Pediatric Trauma program and the broader care for pediatric populations

Supports the needs of the trauma peer review committee as needed, representing Pediatric Trauma-specific interests and requirements

Supports the needs of relevant morbidity and mortality reviews and committees as needed

Provides effective leadership to team/work group

Models Effective communication and collaboration skills/behaviors

Takes actions to achieve measurable results

Supports innovation and organizational change to improve effectiveness

Develops talent and coaches peers and other to develop their capabilities

In addition to the above job responsibilities, performs any other duties in alignment with the pediatric trauma designation and all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pediatric trauma experienceProgram developmentQuality improvementData managementCommunication skillsCase managementAdministrative experienceOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsCollaboration skills