Tacoma, WA, USA
21 days ago
Trauma Program Coordinator RN
Overview

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.


Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Coordinates trauma services for assigned Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) hospitals in accordance with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements.  An incumbent ensures that all state requirements are met, and provides consultation to health care providers in the care of trauma patients.  Work also includes: 1) assisting in the assessment of staff educational needs and the development/implementation of training for trauma providers; and 2) developing policies/procedures to ensure trauma service meets regulatory and/or designation requirements.
Incumbents are also accountable for; interpreting clinical data and reviewing patient care in relation to legal standards of care; working in a collaborative fashion with a variety of healthcare providers to provide training and consultative services in the care of trauma patients; and keeping abreast of changes in coding protocols and regulatory changes impacting the Trauma Registry.


Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and four years of recent related work experience preferably in an acute care hospital in Emergency, Trauma or Critical Care nursing that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills/abilities.

License/Certification:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Washington State Nursing Commission.
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