Director Trauma - Trauma Services

Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary:To promote optimal trauma care in the context of a regionalized trauma care system through clinical activities; professional and public education; research activities; quality improvement activities; maintaining the trauma registry; and administrative functions. This position is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients. Manages care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Promote optimal trauma care through clinical activities; professional and public education; research activities; quality improvement activities; maintaining the trauma registry; and administrative functions.Responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients.Manages care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties.Responsible for overall operations, administration and management of orthopedic services.Requirements:Education/SkillsMasters degree of Science in Nursing or another related field preferredTrauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) upon hire.American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Program Manager Course or the Texas Trauma Designation Education Course upon hire.Completion of the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) course by AAAM upon hire.ICD-10 course in trauma upon hire and every 5 years, thereafter (may be a refresher course).ExperienceMinimum two (2) years of experience in trauma patient care required.Minimum two (2) years of healthcare leadership required.Minimum two (2) years of trauma registry or data management required.Working knowledge of CQI tools and techniques required.Licenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRN License in state of employment or compactBLS requiredACLS requiredENPC or PALS requiredTrauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) requiredCertified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferredTNCC and/or ENPC Instructor preferredWork Type:Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.by Jobble

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