We are recruiting for a motivated Nursing Trauma Coordinator - *Winter Park Clinic* to join our team!

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Department

Winter Park Medical Center

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, ensures all aspects of care for the adult trauma patient are coordinated and meet standards of care. This is a dual role that is divided between Trauma Nurse Coordinator responsibilities and direct patient care. Allocated time in each role of the position can vary depending on clinic needs. Functions as an expert clinician who coordinates patient care, transfers, discharges and follow-up for all patients in the trauma program. Monitors and identifies quality assurance/improvement issues and implements corrective measures to return the patient to expected care pathways. Acts as a resource for nursing staff, physicians, and other ancillary services. Acts as an educator and participates in research and publication activities. Assist with data collection, abstraction and accurate data entry into the trauma registry. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice (2015) to provide leadership with the nursing process. Utilize and support the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas as a part of his or her daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson caring Science Institute." The Denver Health Winter Park Trauma Nurse Coordinator works closely with the Trauma/Medical Director and Denver Health Trauma Services to ensure that a data driven, outcome focused, systematic and measurable Performance Improvement Plan is in place. The Trauma Nurse Coordinator ensures that Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center maintains the desired trauma level designation status and plays a lead role in the survey designation process.

Essential Functions:

• Functions as an expert practitioner who coordinates and provides direct care of the trauma patient (10%)
• Serves as the liaison between Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center and CDPHE (10%)
• Coordinates with the DHWPMC Trauma Medical Director to ensure DHWPMC is represented locally and regionally in trauma and emergency preparedness and activities. (10%)
• Assisting in the oversight and monitoring of the delivery of trauma care (10%)
• Assist with data collection, abstraction and accurate data entry into the trauma registry (10%)
• Assist with development, implementation and ongoing assessment of trauma protocols (10%)
• Ensures that transitions of care from the ICU to acute care and acute care discharge follow all care protocols and screen patient to ensure clinical appropriateness of the planned transfer. (5%)
• Acts as a consultant by providing expertise in trauma care to pre-hospital providers, nurses and other health care professionals. This includes oversight and coordination of trauma injury prevention programs. (5%)
• Assists in the development of nursing standards of care for trauma patients in collaboration with appropriate disciplines. (5%)
• Coordinates and participates in trauma outreach and education programs. (5%)
• Provides timely patient follow-up, communication and discharge summaries to referring Trauma Nurse Managers/Coordinators and Prehospital Personnel. Acts as an ambassador of Denver Health. (5%)
• Coordinates the development, implementation, and assessment of Quality Assurance/ Continuous Quality Improvement related to trauma care. (5%)
• Proactively conducts audits, monitors data for trends, create plans for performance improvement, identify method(s) to evaluate the PI plan, and see it through to loop closure. Keeps accurate documentation of process, loop closure and outcomes. (5%)
• Position coverage is 7 days a week (5%)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN) Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years professional nursing practice in Trauma/General Surgery, Critical and/or Acute Care, Emergency Care Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of American College of Surgeons guidelines.
• Knowledge of CDPHE rules and regulations for Level V Trauma program.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and independently.
• Strong skills in verbal communication, public speaking, presentation, writing and editing required.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Ability to show evidence of educational preparation.
• Ability to show evidence of clinical experience in the care of injured adult patients.
• Ability to work closely with the Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center Trauma Medical Director.
• Ability to work closely with the Administrative Director of Trauma services.
• Ability to review and abstract medical records

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$34.45 - $51.68 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver?s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado?s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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