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Trauma ServiceJob SummaryIn collaboration with the Trauma Program leadership, is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the Trauma Performance Improvement Program, which encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participates in the care of admitted injured patients. Provides coordination and facilitation of performance improvement data collection, analysis, and trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. Collaborates closely with Trauma Program leadership to assure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) and State of Colorado (CDPHE) Trauma standards and guidelines. Is responsible for documentation of Trauma Performance Improvement Program loop closure. Works closely with Trauma Nurse Coordinators, Clinical Director of Trauma, and the Trauma Medical Director.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates the effectiveness of care, policies and procedures in collaboration with the Clinical Director of Trauma, Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Nurse Coordinators and others. (10%)
- Develops and assists others in developing action plans and ensures follow through and documentation of plans and loop closure. (10%)
- Assists in strategic Planning as an active member of the Trauma Program. (10%)
- Facilitates identification and documentation of hospital based, state of Colorado (CDPHE) and American College of Surgeons (ACS) performance improvement variances and complications. (20%)
- Concurrently reviews cases to identify quality, timeliness and system issues in the care of the trauma patient, in order to meet facility needs, CDPHE and ACS standards. (20%)
- Acquires an maintains current knowledge in the care of the trauma patient. (10%)
- Regularly attends morning report, handoff, and other meetings as appropriate. (10%)
- Assists in the preparation and regularly attends Trauma Council and Trauma Physician Performance Improvement committee. (10%)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Work Experience:
- 4-6 years 4 years of in hospital experience with critical care experience Required
Licenses:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- TNCC-Trauma Nurse Core Course - STN - Society of Trauma Nurses Required or
- ATCN-Advanced Trauma Care of Nurses - STN - Society of Trauma Nurses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to define problems collects and summarizes data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$78,802.00 - $118,203.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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