Trauma Coordinator (RN)

Harlingen Medical Center

Harlingen, TXFull-timePosted 6 days agoStill listed 5 days ago

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Location
Harlingen, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Or ENPC CertificationTNCC CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Trauma Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program and promotes optimal trauma care through clinical, educational, administrative, and quality improvement activities. The role coordinates multidisciplinary care from pre-hospital services through discharge or transfer, oversees the Trauma PI Program and Trauma Registry, and works with community injury prevention programs, EMS, and regulatory agencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Trauma CareEmergency NursingPatient Care CoordinationTrauma Registry ManagementQuality Improvement

Qualifications

Nursing School GraduationBachelor of ScienceRN LicenseBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS or ENPC CertificationTNCC Certification3+ Years Emergency and Trauma Nursing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Position: Trauma Coordinator - RN

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

  • responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and for managing, promoting, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.

  • Provides direction for patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the trauma team physicians, sub-specialists, nursing and ancillary services.

  • The Trauma Coordinator is a registered nurse who is responsible for promoting optimal trauma care, through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities.

  • The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs. Works in conjunction with outside agencies including EMS and other regulatory agencies. Close communication with these groups allows the coordinator to function as a stabilizing force in the multidisciplinary care required by the trauma patient. This involvement begins with the pre-hospital care of the patient, care in the emergency department, and extends through admission to discharge home, transfer to an institution with a higher level of care, entering into a rehabilitation program, or death.

  • It is important for the coordinator to establish and maintain a communication system with all departments and individuals involved in the care of trauma patients.

Qualifications

  1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor of Science, preferred.2. Current licensure State Board of Nurse Examiners. RN License required. 3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.4. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.5. Current PALS (AHA) or ENPC certificate upon hire and maintain current.6. TNCC required7. Minimum of three years in emergency nursing and in the care of trauma patients. Pay Transparency
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

  • Employer 401K options

  • Tuition reimbursement options

  • Life, disability, and other insurance options

  • Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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