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Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for a Trauma Coordinator to join our Emergency Department Team!
The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care of patients who have experienced traumatic injuries. This role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care, compliance with trauma protocols, and effective communication among the trauma team. The Trauma Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and developing the program with a high level of independent decision making in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Major Job Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Management: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of trauma patients. Ensure trauma patients receive appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
Coordination of Care: Serve as a liaison between trauma patients, families, healthcare providers. Collaborate with emergency department staff, surgeons, and other specialists to facilitate care.
Quality Improvement: Participate in trauma performance improvement initiatives and data collection. Monitor patient outcomes and recommend improvements to protocols and procedures.
Education and Training: Provide education to staff and the community regarding trauma care and prevention. Train new staff on trauma protocols and best practices.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and national trauma regulations and standards. Prepare for and participate in trauma center verification processes.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation. Report and analyze trauma statistics and outcomes.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Effective communication skills —both verbal and written
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to perform critical analysis
Self-directed, Positive attitude
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Ability to receive and implement feedback from supervisor
Flexible, persistent and able to function well in novel situations
Some travel to CPC clinics in Montana may be required
Commitment to be part of team and program which is growing and developing
Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in emergency or trauma nursing.
Educational Requirements
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required; advanced degrees (MSN, DNP) may be advantageous.
Certification in Trauma Nursing (TNCC) or equivalent required.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, based on the needs of the department.
Benefits Package Available.
Full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), and life & accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for you and your eligible family members, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and productive work environment for all employees. To help ensure a safe and healthful working environment, each applicant to whom an offer of employment has been made will be required as a condition of employment to undergo a substance test. Additional pre-employment items may be required. Please contact Human Resources for details.
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