The starting rate for this position is: $35.01
Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, the determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.
Summary
The Trauma Manager, under the general direction of Director Ambulatory Services , in collaboration with the Medical Director of Emergency Services, the Medical Director of Surgical Services and in accordance with the National and State regulatory agency standards and guidelines regarding Trauma Care, performs the following functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
+ Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
+ Acts as Chairperson of the Trauma Care Committee.
+ Reviews and up-dates the Manuals, and other Policies/Procedures that relate to the care of the trauma patient.
+ Actively follows up with Trauma Team Activations, and Trauma Alerts
+ Follows up with patient and family for duration of in-hospital admission assuring education and discharge needs are met.
+ Actively participates on the Trauma Care Committee including, but not limited to, preparing and presenting the Quarterly Statistical and Annual Reports.
+ Works collaboratively with the staff, providers, pre-hospital practitioners and other Hospital or regulatory agencies to develop and maintain high caliber trauma care for residents and visitors to the Greater Nashua Community.
+ To perform chart reviews on all Trauma Team Activations and Trauma Alerts for the purpose of completeness, compliance with current treatment modalities and data collection.
+ Oversees the data entered into the Trauma Registry.
+ Works collaboratively with Quality and Resource Management to assure that a continuous performance improvement program is instituted and maintained through the Trauma Care Committee. Provides semi-annual educational sessions for ED nursing and provider staff.
+ Assist in the development and delivery of pre-hospital educational sessions with regard to the treatment of the trauma patient.
+ Other duties as consistent with this role.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
+ Knowledge of State Standards and National Guidelines as it pertains to Trauma Care preferred.
Education and Experience
+ Current NH license required.
+ Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification required.
+ Certified Advanced Trauma Nurse (CATN) preferred.
+ Graduate from an approved School of Nursing preferred.
+ Bachelors degree preferred.
+ 2 or more years of clinical experience in an emergency department with demonstrated ability in trauma care preferred.
+ Membership in professional organization preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.
Americans with Disabilities Statement
Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.
Standard of Business Conduct
Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
+ Compassion - We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
+ Integrity - We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
+ Collaboration - We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
+ Excellence - We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.