Trauma Services Manager

OverviewDignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.ResponsibilitiesThe Trauma Program Manager coordinates and facilitates all components of the Level II Trauma Center at Mercy San Juan Medical Center to meet all American College of Surgeons, Title 22 and other regulatory requirements. This includes programmatic, clinical care delivery, multidisciplinary Performance Improvement programs, education, and budget coordination. Incumbent achieves these responsibilities through positive collaborative interaction with the Trauma Medical Director, Mercy San Juan Medical Center staff, managers and administration and non-staff member trauma care providers.Responsibilities include:

Assure compliance with current standards, evidenced based medicine, attend/monitor trauma resuscitations and attend trauma rounds as scheduling permits.

Coordinate trauma-related education, teach formally and informally based on identified needs. Foster interest in trauma knowledge throughout the clinical and ancillary departments.

Annually evaluate PI plan, monitor indicators and follow through with planned solutions.

Assure ongoing measurement, trending and reporting of findings are communicated with appropriate departments and committees.

Maintain, disseminate and evaluate Trauma Registry information.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

#LI-DH#trauma#criticalcareQualificationsMinimum:

Current CA RN licensure and AHA BLS

BSN

4 years recent clinical and managerial experience in critical care, emergency or trauma services

2 years experience in a Trauma system environment

Experience in:

Trauma system registry development or maintenance

Experience in educational program planning and presentation

Experience in planning and implementing quality improvement projects

Actively involved in professional organizations related to trauma nursing

Familiarity with regulation of trauma systems in CA

Understanding of Sacramento County trauma plan

Knowledge of American College of Surgeons criteria for verification of trauma centers

Documented continuing education in trauma care per ACS requirements

Preferred:

Trauma program development experience

PALS/ENPC, BCLS and ACLS instructor

CCRN and or CEN

Master’s degree

TNCC and instructor course within 1 year of hire

ATCN (Advanced Trauma Care Nurse) instructor within 2 years of hire

Pay Range$69.04 - $89.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.