Trauma Services Nurse Program Manager

Overview

• Lead trauma program initiatives, ensuring optimal patient care and compliance with state directives.
• Collaborate with EMS, fire, and police services to enhance trauma response protocols.
• Coordinate trauma system evaluations, maintaining registry documentation and corrective action plans.
• Develop policies and procedures aligned with best practices and state trauma guidelines.
• Prepare for trauma designation site visits, ensuring adherence to national standards.
• Provide guidance during trauma team activations, monitoring care quality.
• Maintain knowledge through research, conferences, and certifications in trauma care.
• Support emergency department initiatives under the direction of the medical director.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement cost-effective care systems for trauma patients and families.
• Serve as liaison between hospital and external emergency services providers.
• Coordinate trauma program activities under the trauma medical director's guidance.
• Monitor and evaluate trauma system plans, documenting findings in the registry.
• Ensure compliance with NH TEMSIS reporting system guidelines.
• Respond to trauma activations, providing leadership and quality monitoring.
• Participate in statewide and national trauma committees as required.
• Assist emergency department initiatives and resource hospital activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required; associate degree in nursing acceptable.
• Minimum three years of recent acute care trauma patient experience required.
• Current NH RN registration and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC mandatory.
• Preferred certification in CEN and familiarity with trauma registry systems.
• Strong knowledge of NH TEMSIS reporting and trauma care protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external emergency services.
• Proven ability to develop policies and procedures based on best practices.
• Experience in preparing for trauma designation site visits preferred.