Job Summary
The Trauma Nurse Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily functions of the trauma service, ensuring that operations adhere to regulatory standards while delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves the evaluation of performance improvement initiatives and providing coaching to a diverse team to uphold trauma care competencies.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the trauma service.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards in all aspects of trauma care.
- Monitor and implement performance improvement initiatives.
- Coach and mentor multidisciplinary team members on trauma care competencies.
Qualifications
- A nursing degree is required, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Possession of a valid Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license is essential.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications are required.
- A minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience is necessary; candidates with experience in trauma program leadership are favored.
Texas Children's Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
