Manager Trauma Program - Emergency Department

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

OverviewHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.ResponsibilitiesWellstar North Fulton Hospital has an exceptional opportunity for a Manager, Trauma Services Program (TPM).Full-time Day ShiftEquipped with the latest technology and medical expertise, Wellstar North Fulton Hospital is committed to delivering quality, personalized care, tailored to you. Wellstar North Fulton is a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center, Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center. The Manager, Trauma Services Program (TPM) is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible, in collaboration with Trauma Medical Director (TMD), for the coordination of services and system elements required for the optimal care of the trauma patient. In addition, this leader oversees operations to ensure maintenance as a verified/designated trauma program as set forth by the guidelines established by the American College of Surgeons Trauma Center Verification Program or State designated trauma program. The TPM is responsible for the integration of processes of care across the trauma continuum; from injury through rehabilitation to include injury prevention. Level I and II trauma centers are considered higher level of care due to higher volumes and a complex trauma population. Level III and IV trauma centers transfer complex trauma patients to the higher level trauma centers (I and II). The TPM interfaces with leaders within their hospital from Administration, Nursing, Emergency Services, Medical Imaging, Care Coordination, Quality, and others, to improve care and maintain sustainability for the program. The TPM, in collaboration with the TMD, is responsible for analysis of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) data and developing and implementing initiatives to improve benchmarks. The TPM represents the Trauma Center in regional, state, and national trauma committees or organizations.QualificationsRequired Minimum Education Graduate with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an approved school of professional nursing (Master of Science in Nursing with a clinical concentration in trauma, Emergency or relevant field preferred). Required Minimum Licensure/Certification Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia; Current ACLS, TNCC, ATCN and TCRN certification preferred. Required Minimum Experience Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing in emergency, critical care and trauma care. Minimum of three to five years progressive management/supervisory experience. Previous experience in verified Level I or Level II ACS verified Trauma Center or state designated trauma program preferred. Maintains 48 trauma related continuing education hours every 3 years (averaged 16 per year) per the ACS standard. Required Minimum Skills: Interpersonal skills necessary to interact productively with both internal and external personnel at all levels of the organization, patients, families, physicians and staff, to promote the optimal care of patients and the optimal functioning of the trauma program.We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it's pretty simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients' lives and your own! Here, it's more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!

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