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The Trauma Program Manager (TPM) is fundamental to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the trauma program.
The TPM is a Registered Nurse (RN) who coordinates the management across the continuum of trauma patient care. This
involvement includes planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring the care of
in-hospital trauma patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director and other members of the trauma team, coordinates management across the continuum of trauma care, which includes planning and implementation of clinical protocol and practice management guidelines, monitoring the care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.Collaborates with care facilitators and other healthcare professionals to monitor trauma patients’ progress toward goal achievement and periodic reassessment of changes in health status.Works with medical staff and department managers to assure that polices, protocols and pathways promote a smooth transition for the trauma patient during the course of hospitalization.Supervises the collection, coding, scoring, and developing processes for validation of data for the trauma registry.Provides staff development coordinating trauma education for physicians, nurses, and other members of the trauma team.Responsibilities would include but not be limited to: orientation of new trauma team members, coordinating Trauma Nursing CoreCurriculum Courses, and facilitating educational updates related to new equipment and procedures in trauma care.Monitors clinical processes, outcomes and systems issues related to the quality of trauma care provided. Under the direction of theTrauma medical Director, develops quality filters and case reviews, identifies trends and sentinel events. The TPM will help outline remedial actions while maintaining confidentiality.Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, regional and state levels. Promotes injury prevention and public awareness of trauma care through community programs, and regional/state organizations.Manage the operational, personnel, and financial aspects of the trauma program in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Vice President. Develops yearly goals and operating budget for Trauma to include recommendations of capital requests, and program growth.Performs all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.

Qualifications:

Current RN Ohio licensure

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Successful completion of Critical Care classes.
BLS certification

Documented continuing education in trauma nursing

Experience in hospital quality management programs

Demonstrated expertise in trauma care as identified by a minimum of 5 or more years recent nursing experience in one or more of
the following areas (2 yrs. must have been in a trauma care system):
A. Emergency Department,
B. Critical Care,
C. Trauma Services.

Master's Degree and Certificate of Authority for Advanced Practice Nursing, preferred

Certified ACLS Instructor/Provider, preferred
Certified PALS Instructor/Provider, preferred
Certified TNCC Instructor/Provider, preferred
CEN/CCRN, or other pertaining ANCC nursing certification preferred
Certificate of Authority - Advanced Practice Nursing preferred

Experience in the development, implementation, or continuation of a Trauma Registry preferred.
Experience in utilization of trauma related research in designing care standards/guidelines preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com