Campus Pride Jobs

Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse Coordinator

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ventura/jobs/newprint/4656750)

Apply



Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse Coordinator

Salary

$112,961.07 - $135,064.60 Annually

Location

Ventura, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

0307HCA-24AK (EN)

Department

Health Care Agency

Opening Date

09/23/2024

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager (TPM), the Trauma Performance Improvement (Pl) Coordinator supports the needs and operations of the Trauma Program. The Pl Coordinator is responsible for oversight and coordination of quality and performance needs of the Trauma Service. The Pl Coordinator works closely with the Trauma Registrars for collection and abstraction of trauma patient data to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the Trauma Registry.

EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

PAYROLL TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC).

Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital is represented by the California Nurse's Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE: Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement, found here. (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2020-2023_rev.pdf)

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular, full-time vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: September 23, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

Examples Of Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts concurrent Level I review of patients within the program throughout their hospital stay while reviewing the plan of care for compliance with standards and clinical practice guidelines.

• Identifies variations or gaps in care and communicates deficiencies to involved care providers to ensure compliance with standards.

• Reviews medical records and other source documents to collect clinical data of patients in the Trauma Program according to the specifications and guidelines of the applicable data element. Any fall outs must be discussed with the TPM and respective unit leaders.

• Keeps TPM informed of patient status and reports any unusual or trending variances to support active and timely performance improvement. Assists the TPM with concurrent review and the coordination patient care within the program as necessary.

• Uses trauma registry, hospital event reporting systems, multi-disciplinary rounds, and other relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Reviews trauma audit filters, outcomes and benchmark reports to ensure adequate documentation is performed as required by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT).

• Coordinates trauma Pl projects.

• Establishes practice management guidelines.

• Prepares report presentation for Level 2 review-Intake rounds.

• Assists the Trauma Registrars with complex chart reviews to ensure accurate capture of diagnosis, procedures are identified.

• Collaborates with the TPM and Trauma Medical Director in the review and analysis of benchmark reports.

• Collaborates with the TPM to assure the Trauma Performance Improvement Patient Safety (PIPS) program is driven by Trauma Registry data based on National Trauma Data Standards and Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) data requirements.

• Identifies quality improvement issues in the clinical setting.

• Coordinates trauma care management within the multidisciplinary team.

• Works with all clinical educators and Nursing Education division on continuing education for trauma staff across the continuum to ensure proficiency and competence.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires t hree (3) years professional registered nursing experience in inpatient care, with a background in trauma care.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.

• Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by the first day of employment.

DESIRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) with an emphasis on emergency and/or critical care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced trauma nursing care

• Microsoft Office professional suite (with programs such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Skilled in:

• Organization

• Interpersonal communication

• Leadership

• Analysis and problem-solving

• Using computers for data entry purposes

Working ability to:

• Critically think and problem-solve quickly and effectively

• Organize information, people, and resources

• Function independently with minimal supervision

• Work collaboratively with and through others

• Handle diverse responsibilities concurrently

• Train employees and families

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

Information for Transfer Candidates

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (http://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/docs/Lateral_Transfer.pdf) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi by e-mail at Erin.Niemi@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

California Nurses Association

(CNA)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.

• Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)

• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Code: NCN

01

Important Notice Regarding your Application and Responses in Supplemental Questionnaire: In order to receive credit for your experience, you MUST include each employer in the Work Experience section of your application, and all details for each employer must be included. You must include details for all degrees in the Education section and any licenses in the License and Certification section of the application. If you do not have the type of credential or experience noted in the supplemental question, please state, "No Experience." Use your own words. Do not copy and paste your work history from your resume or the application work history section to the supplemental questions. Responses that are incomplete or "refer to resume" will not advance in the process.

• I have read and understand this notice.

  02

  Your salary will be determined by your complete nursing experience so be sure to list all applicable experience in the work experience section of this application. Do you understand?

• Yes I understand, and have listed all of my work experience.

• I do not understand this statement.

  03

  Do you possess a current valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California?

  If yes, you MUST include your date of licensure and a current valid license number in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so WILL result in your application being disqualified

• Yes, and I have listed it in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of this application.

• I do not have my license.

  04

  Do you possess a Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification, or are you willing to obtain one prior to the first date of employment?

  If yes, you MUST include the certification information in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.

• I have a BLS certificate, or I am willing to obtain one.

• No I do not, and I am not willing to obtain one.

  05

  Describe your full-time professional experience as a Registered Nurse in inpatient care, with a background in trauma care. In your answer, please include:

  A). A brief summary of your job duties

  B). The employer(s) where you gained this experience, and

  C). The dates of employment (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY).

  If you do not have this type of experience, please state "No Experience".

  NOTE: In order to receive credit for this experience, it must be listed in the work experience section of your application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

  Required Question

Agency

Ventura County

Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009

Phone

(805) 654-5129

Website

http://hr.ventura.org

Apply

Please verify your email address Verify Email