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Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator at MountainView Hospital

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada





Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: No Weekends

SCHEDULE: Full-time

MOUNTAINVIEW HOSPITAL with 408 beds, is a state of the art, full service medical facility located in the heart of Northwest Las Vegas, one of the fastest growing areas in the Valley. With a dedicated and talented staff of employees and outstanding physicians, MountainView Hospital is recognized for high patient satisfaction and for providing quality and compassionate care to our community since 1996.

MountainView features nationally recognized programs including a top cardiovascular thoracic center, the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery, an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center. Other areas of excellence include emergency care, urology and gynecological services, orthopedics, vascular care and inpatient rehabilitation unit. The hospital is a member of the respected Sunrise Health System consisting of Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and several surgery and diagnostic imaging centers offering a complete range of specialized and technologically advanced services.

Our Trauma team is a committed, caring group of colleagues. We have a passion for creating positive patient interactions. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

POSITION SUMMARY:The Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator works in collaboration with trauma program leadership to coordinate all aspects of the Trauma Department's Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Program. Responsibilities include PI review of the continuum of care beginning with the prehospital setting through to hospital discharge and determination of compliance with patient care protocols, policies and procedures, and established standards of care. Knowledge of chart abstraction and the trauma registry, including reporting, data analysis, trend identification and benchmarking of outcomes based upon the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma standards and recommendations for quality and maintenance for trauma center verification/re-verification.
This position works with the trauma program leadership to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Southern Nevada Health District and the State of Nevada to maintain a consistent state of verification readiness at all times. Communication, leadership, critical thinking and clinical skills are all vital to the Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator position.

In collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and Trauma Medical Director (TMD), this position coordinates the communication of registry and performance improvement trends with MountainView Hospitals Administrative Team, Medical Staff, Sub-specialists, Trauma Physician Liaisons, Nursing, Ancillary Departments and Administrative Leaders to promote departmental goals and organizational mission via the various meetings as outlined in the Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) plan. He/She participates in performance improvement and injury prevention initiatives. Assists with other aspects of the Trauma Program as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Coordinates activities with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager to facilitate overall Trauma Program quality and consistency.

2. Executes the Trauma PI Plan to monitor, evaluate and improve the performance of the Trauma Program.

3. Manages the Trauma PI database in accordance with ACS guidelines.

4. Ensures data collection, management, analysis and performance improvement requirements are met for Trauma Center verification and designation.

5. Conducts the collection, surveillance, data entry, analysis and reporting of trauma quality and performance improvement information from medical records as well as other resources.

6. Communicates existing or potential trauma performance improvement issues and opportunities identified in trauma case evaluation and reports trending to the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager.

7. Coordinates multidisciplinary monthly Trauma Systems & Operations Committee and Peer Review meetings and ensures correspondence and communication to associated parties is current.

8. Prepares various PI reports for meetings, data analysis, issue identification and issue resolution, including loop closure.

9. Provides direct assistance to the physician during all phases of patient care rounding, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, while simultaneously serving as a patient advocate.

10. Provides indirect oversite of the Trauma Registry to ensure data is accurate and timely.

11. May respond to Trauma Activations during normal working hours to act as a resource person and liaison for the Emergency Department and pre-hospital care providers, including EMT's, paramedics and flight crews.

12. Participates in the planning and presentation of continuing education programs in the community, outlying hospitals and EMS agencies on trauma topics.

13. Participates in hospital education programs for nurses and resident physicians caring for trauma patients.

14. Promotes and assist with research relevant to trauma care.

15. Serves as a liaison to the clinical areas responsible for the care of the trauma patient.

16. Collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager to develop and maintain a set of quality indicators for the trauma program and to ensure that teammates in all departments dealing with the care of trauma patients are knowledgeable about the Trauma Program and standards of care.

17. Assists with training of other trauma program staff members with respect to the trauma database, data collection, report-writing, and trauma PIPS processes.

18. Validates, prepares, and submits data to various required trauma data repositories.

19. Provide support functions for all aspects of the trauma program.

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, and employee stock purchase program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA (HCA) IS A COMMUNITY OF 94,000 REGISTERED NURSES AND 38,000 ACTIVE PHYSICIANS. WE HAVE OVER 1,900 FACILITIES RANGING FROM HOSPITALS, FREESTANDING ER'S, AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERS, AND URGENT CARE CLINICS. OUR FACILITY-BASED STAFF CONTINUES TO RAISE THE BAR IN PATIENT CARE. TEN HCA HOSPITALS HAVE BEEN NAMED IN IBM WATSON HEALTH'S TOP 100 BEST-PERFORMING HOSPITALS BASED ON PATIENT SATISFACTION AND OPERATIONAL DATA.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing. BSN Required.

Master's Degree in Nursing or related health field preferred.

LICENSE/ CERT:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience required. 3 years recent experience in Trauma nursing preferred. Prior experience in trauma registry also preferred.

CERTIFICATION:

BCLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC Required TNCC instructor preferred

SKILLS:

Physical Assessment Lab data interpretation Nursing theory Strong computer and hospital informatics skills: Microsoft Office Familiarity with American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent customer service skills ability to communicate with patients,


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