Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse, Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, 40 hrs (Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse monitors and evaluates the quality of clinical care of the injured patient concurrently via the following mechanisms: issue identification, primary, secondary, and tertiary reviews, as well as multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary reviews, and performance improvement issues.

Position: Trauma Performance Improvement Nurse      

Department: Critical Care & Trauma Surgery

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Develops the quality improvement program of the Trauma Division in accordance with American College of Surgeon Committee on Trauma Guidelines

• The Trauma PI Nurse collaborates closely with the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director to review the performance and safety of the Trauma Center in its mission to evaluate issues, promote loop closure, and optimize clinical outcomes
• Monitors the quality of care provided to trauma patients (adherence to protocols, conduct of resuscitation, audit filters).
• Provides primary review of morbidity/mortality and identifies process/system measures for all trauma patients.
• Organizes and assists the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director with tertiary review of morbidity/mortality of all trauma patients.
• Identifies performance improvement issues through chart review and attendance at morning report.
• Identifies quality improvement projects for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Identifies problems with trauma care and intervene when appropriate or refer problems to the appropriate individual.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary trauma quality improvement conferences for the adult trauma service.
• Inputs PI outcome data into the trauma registry.
• Records the minutes of the Adult Trauma Multidisciplinary PI meeting and Trauma Operations Group meeting.
• Identifies deficiencies impeding the maintenance of Level I trauma center standards and suggests methods for addressing these deficiencies.
• Attends resuscitations of patients triaged as P1 activation, when available.
• In conjunction with the Trauma Program Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager, reviews trauma cases and provides feedback re: QI issues to health care providers both within and outside of Boston Medical Center
• Participates in the preparation of re-verification application for American College of Surgeons trauma center verification when required.
• Coordinates communication with the state ME Office to receive autopsy reports in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates with other health care providers involved in the care of trauma patients in developing protocols for the care of injured patients.
• Maintains all current trauma protocols and updates per organizational guidelines and as needed
• Monitors all trauma patient transfers.
• Monitors adherence to the trauma transfer protocol process
• Assist in providing feedback to transferring hospital staff and physicians as well as EMS
• Serves as a resource person to the staff caring for the injured trauma patient.
• Collaborates with the other disciplines on issues related to trauma patient care
• Assists with Trauma Program Manager in coordinating and executing interdisciplinary educational programs for health care professions regarding care of the injured patient.
• Assists in coordinating Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Assists in coordinating  and teaching Trauma Nursing Core Course
• Maintains knowledge of “Resources for  Optimal Care of the Injured Patient” most current guidelines
• Performs other similar job and related duties as required or directed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

BSN required. Masters preferred.

Clinical degree required: RN

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

RN required. Trauma Registered Nurse Certified  (TCRN) or within one year of hire

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years related work experience, trauma and/or emergency department experience

Performance Improvement experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the care of the trauma patient, and the ability to identify opportunities within this patient population
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of patient safety science and quality improvement methodologies / tools.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with a administrative and  clinical leadership, staff, Clinical Chairpersons, and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to effectively interview individuals and groups from diverse professional backgrounds
• Maintain strictness confidentiality of information
• Ability to collect event information and organize into a coherent narrative
• Highly self-motivated. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to work deadlines.
• Ability to inspire trust and be seen as someone who provides support and assistance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skill including ability to speak before large audiences and prepare and provide Power Point presentations.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; ability to learn new computer applications such as adverse event reporting software.
• Completion of the TOPIC (Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course) within 6 months of hire
• Completion of TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum) , Instructor status preferred within one year
• ATLS coordinator within one year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans