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Short DescriptionThe Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator is an RN who facilitates obtaining the program requirements necessary for the American College of Surgeons Level I Adult Trauma and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center verification/reverification through identification of issues, finding solutions, and collaborating to affect change. The PI Coordinator uses advanced skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of care and service audits that develop validated care standards, data repositories and outcome measurements related to trauma patient care. Collects and analyzes bench marking data, focus studies and clinical indicators. Ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes, and participates in organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates to the Trauma Performance and Patient Safety program
Major Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with the Trauma Program Director, Pediatric Trauma Program Manager, and Trauma Medical DirectorsTakes initiative in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluation of Cooper’s Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Program• Oversee and support the written Trauma PIPS plan. This will include the development of quality indicators, complications, and other tracking/trending.
Coordinate performance improvement aspects of the trauma program with appropriate departments, managers, staff, and physicians.Assesses the need for and facilitates the development and compliance with trauma protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard order sets.Assists with the development and coordination of projects that will enhance the trauma service. *Completes case reviews and analyses for contribution factors to the variance in care and/or complications• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma surgery procedures and trauma patient care including standards of care as well as potential injury complications
Facilitates, assists, and supports the Trauma Team in issue resolution and care facilitation.Participates in and provides reports for trauma and hospital meetings related to the Performance Improvement of the Trauma Program.Participate in the monthly interprofessional Trauma PIPS Committees Experience Required Minimum of 5 years trauma clinical experience with strong background in trauma/ critical care required. Prior involvement with Quality Improvement and Outcomes management required. Education Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required, MSN preferred License/Certification Requirements Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey requiredCCRN and/or TCRN preferred Special Requirements Completion of Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course within 6 months of hire
Membership and active participation in professional organizations such as American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Society of Trauma Nurses, and/or American Trauma Society required.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, MS 365/ TEAMS and Excel are requiredAbility to work independently/ Self-Directed with minimal supervision Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HRRecruitment@CooperHealth.edu View Apply Start Completed Application FAQs
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