RN Trauma Clinical Coordinator - Emergency Department

RN - Trauma Clinical Coordinator

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.

• Experience
  3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse including
  3 years in a trauma designated emergency room or critical care experience.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE (or BNE Compact State) license Upon Hire and
  (ACLS) ADV CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and
  (ENPC) EMER NUR PED COURSE course accredited by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Upon Hire or
  (PALS) PEDS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPOR course accredited by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Upon Hire and
  (TNCC) TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURS - Current Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) certification, course accredited by Emergency Nurses association Upon Hire or
  Advanced Trauma Course for Nurses (ATCN) certification, course accredited by Society of Trauma Nurses (STN). Upon Hire and
  Completion of Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (Topic) at hire or within 180 Days and
  Completion of Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine's (AAMC) Automotive Injury Severity Score (AISS) or course equivalent within 180 Days

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree BSN and

• Experience
  Quality Improvement background. and
  Experience in academic healthcare.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (TCRN) Trauma Cert Registered Nurse Upon Hire or
  (CCRN) CERT CRITICAL CARE RN Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Works with the Trauma Program Manager to provide leadership for the Trauma Program in terms of operations, services, and patient care, consistent with best practices and evidence-based care. Serves as an active member of the trauma team overseeing coordinated care of the trauma patient in terms of injury prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation.
• Participates in development and revisions of the Trauma Program policy and procedures.
• Responds to emergency room trauma activations to provide timely and proactive feedback to teams with the focus of prioritizing care that maximizes outcomes while meeting regulatory requirements.
• Reviews daily emergency room census reports to identify potential trauma patients.
• Identifies, reviews, tracks, and supports, trauma care throughout the continuum of care for each patient that meets trauma criteria from prehospital to discharge to determine compliance with established practice management guidelines and National Trauma Data Standards (NTDB).
• Documents daily primary case reviews, action plans, and loop closure in the trauma registry and other platforms.
• Participates in local, regional, and state trauma meetings through the RAC and GETAC.
• Provides feedback to outside facilities and EMS.
• Assist with Trauma Pediatric Readiness.
• Assist with trauma education and competency validation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!