Registered Nurse - Trauma Coordinator

Company: Medical City Dallas
Location: Bedford
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description MEDICAL CITY DALLASFounded in 1974, Medical City Dallas is recognized for its state-of-the-art medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. Offering nearly 100 specialties, we are conveniently located in the heart of North Dallas at Forest Lane and Central Expressway (US 75), just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas and a short drive from North Dallas suburbs. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many of whom are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City from all over the United States and more than 75 other countries for the sophisticated treatment offered by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City offers a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital, with separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, as well as numerous outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures every day to accommodate patient needs. We operate as a 876-bed tertiary care center, and we hope from the moment you walk through our doors, you will notice the Medical City difference. Our staff is passionate about their work and committed to providing excellent patient care. This has allowed Medical City to become a place where healing, compassion, humanity and simple kindness are celebrated daily. You can play a key part in our continued success. Trauma Service Coordinator Registered Nurse - Full-time Day Shift (No Weekends)TheTrauma Coordinator RNhelps coordinate the administrative and clinical aspects of the trauma program and serves as a central point of reference for information about all trauma patients. In collaboration with the Trauma Services Director and Trauma Medical Director, the Trauma Coordinator assures clinical progression toward defined quality outcomes and system efficiencies and ensures criteria for trauma designation is maintained.--- Responsible for daily management of the Trauma Performance Improvement Program including data analysis, identification of trends and issues, medical record extrapolation, and data entry for the trauma registry, and development and implementation of action plans to address identified issues--- Responsible for the daily management of Trauma Care throughout the facility ensuring care is consistent with established practice standards and research based policy/procedures--- Responsible for ensuring loop closure, including development and implementation of action plans, is obtained on identified PI issues and trends by collaborating with clinical leaders of departments caring for trauma patients--- In collaboration with other clinical leaders serves as a resource specialist and assists with implementation of programs to support identified staff learning needs and system changes for improved patient outcomes and overall assurance of a high standard of care for trauma patients--- Actively participates in outreach activities including education of outside healthcare providers and citizens of the surrounding communities. Medical City Dallas is an 899-bed, acute care hospital with a medical team of more than 1,500 providers, many of whom are top experts in their fields. Medical City Dallas offers nearly 100 specialties, including world-class programs for heart and vascular, brain and spine, women's services, orthopedics, transplant (heart, kidney and pancreas), cancer, bariatrics and robotic surgery.Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career, and retirement including:--- A supportive and collaborative work environment--- Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay--- Generous tuition assistance and clinical certification support--- A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental and prescription drug coverage--- 401K and Employee Stock Purchase Plan--- HCA'sTime Away From Work Programthat combines paid time off, disability coverage and leaves of absence (including paid family leave) What you need to be successful:

• BSN required / MSN preferred
• Texas RN license or compact license is accepted
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Current TNCC required
• ACLS and ENPC preferred
• "Must have at least two years of Emergency or ICU RN experience in an acute care hospital" We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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