Under the direct supervision of the Director of Quality Management, the Trauma Coordinator is responsible for monitoring trauma patient care from ECC admission, through operative intervention, ICU care, Med/Surg care, any rehabilitation and discharge, including the trauma PI program.  The Trauma Coordinator will participate in a leadership role in the hospital, community and regional emergency management response committee.  At least 80% of full-time hours dedicated to the trauma program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION 

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor Degree preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE 

Minimum of 1 year experience in a critical care setting required; previous

clinical nursing experience in a trauma system also required.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. American Heart Association BLS required.
Within 6 months of hire: Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Trauma Nurse Core Competency (TNCC).

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES 

Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking skills required.  Excellent communication skills.  Computer skills. 
Within 1 year of hire attend: a) Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC); b) American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Program Manager course; and c) Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum (TTCF) Texas Trauma Designation Education Course.

ABOUT OAKBEND

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.