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Texas Health Resources RN Trauma Program Manager - Trauma Services in Denton, Texas
Trauma Program Manager / Trauma Services
Position Highlights
Work location: Texas Health Denton 3000 N I-35 TX 76201
Trauma Department
Work hours: Full-time, Days, 40 hours weekly, Exempt (Salaried)
You'll be responsible for the oversight of the trauma program which includes trauma survey designation readiness, and quality assurance and improvement. You'll work closely with trauma physician program director, prepare and lead bimonthly trauma meeting, work with ED and other leaders to identify trends.
Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.
We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.
Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.
Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, BSN is required.
Five (5) years of trauma related experience which includes at least three (3) years direct clinical care required.
RN - Registered Nurse license is required upon hire.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) is required.
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care Nurse is required within sixty (60) days of hired.
TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course is required within sixty (60) days of hired.
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required within sixty (90) days of hired.
Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) or Trauma Coordinators Core Course within sixty (60) days of hire is required.
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training is required within (60) days of hire.
Master's Degree is preferred.
Three (3) years progressive leadership experience is preferred.
Prior trauma program administration experience is preferred.
In addition to the qualification the following skills are needed for success in the role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally across disciplines and with a variety of distinct constituents as well as the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across and beyond the organization.
Strong analytical reasoning skills, including the ability to implement projects, and solve complex situations.
Must be able to work in challenging situations, involving competing interests, and interdisciplinary groups.
Clinical and compliance knowledge with Major Trauma Programs.
Proficient computer and Microsoft Office skills.
What You’ll Do
Operations
- Participate in the development of trauma care systems at the community, State, and/or National levels. Coordinate management across the continuum of trauma care, which includes the planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of in-hospital patients, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
Regulatory Compliance
- Provides regular reports to leadership regarding trauma program compliance.
Quality and Performance Improvemen t
- Create a culture of continuous improvement and accountability ensuring the integration of quality and performance improvement into operations.
Fiscal Management
- Operationally responsible for the financial performance including operating and capital budgeting for the trauma program.
Additional perks at Texas Health
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program, pet insurance and several other benefits.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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