Job Description:The Trauma Injury Prevention and Performance Improvement Coordinator works directly with the Trauma Services Manager or Coordinator to manage, maintain and coordinate the injury prevention and/or the performance activities at the assigned facility. The incumbent may function in a single or possible dual role depending on the facility's trauma level. The Injury Prevention Coordinator position is responsible for injury prevention education and activities within the hospital and throughout the community. He/she will work in partnership with coalitions and agencies throughout local counties required by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and/or State of Utah for Trauma Center verification/designation. The Performance Improvement Coordinator position is responsible for assisting the Trauma Program staff with trauma performance improvement activities as required by the ACS and/or State of Utah for Trauma Center verification/designation.Position Details· Shift Details: Part time, 20 hours/week, variable business hours, no holidays, occasional Saturday for events· Department: Trauma Services· Primary Location: Utah Valley Hospital· Additional Details: One year of licensed RN experience in a trauma setting required.Job EssentialsIf working as a Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, the following job essentials apply:Ongoing analysis and evaluation of data for identification of patterns of injury in collaboration with Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and Trauma Medical Director (TMD).Develop strategies and/or programs for the identified target group.Provides patient/community injury prevention information/education based on needs identified.Works in collaborative fashion with other hospital departments and community agencies on injury prevention within the community.If working as a Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, the following job essentials apply:Conducts chart review utilizing clinical expertise to aggregate, assess, and interpret information in order to evaluate the quality of clinical care, utilization of appropriate services, and adherence to Intermountain and ACS (American College of Surgeons) standards.Issue identification, validation, analysis, and follow-up with loop closure to help improve clinical outcomes and patient care.Prepares case review summary for review with TPM and TMD when events are identified.Prepares extended case review summary for multidisciplinary peer review meeting in collaboration with TPM and TMD.Participates in Trauma committees.Assists TPM with follow-up and resolution of additional action items/loop closure identified during trauma committee meetings.Enters patient specific performance improvement review data into trauma database.Minimum QualificationsCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Utah.
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RNs hired or promoted into this role need to have or obtain their BSN within three years of hire or promotion.
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
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Current ACLS Certification
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Other unit specific certification as required
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One year of experience in a trauma care setting (emergency or critical care nursing).Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Education is verified.TNCC (required within one year of hire/transfer into this job).Supervisor or leadership experience.
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Skilled in the use of office computer programs including spreadsheets.Three years of experience in a trauma care setting (emergency or critical care nursing).Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess patient needs.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.Anticipated job posting close date:08/21/2024Location:Utah Valley HospitalWork City:ProvoWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:20The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$39.99 - $59.18We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.