Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
South Bend-IN-46601-United States
Job Title: Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator
About Us: At Beacon Health System, we deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Our values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion guide everything we do. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation in trauma care.
Job Summary: Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes and ensuring high-quality care? We are seeking a Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator to lead our trauma program's performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Under minimal supervision from the Trauma Program Manager and/or Trauma Medical Director, you will identify, verify, and investigate complications and events involving trauma patients, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement from pre-hospital care through discharge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Trauma Performance Improvement Program (PIP) at the facility level, including data collection, collation, analysis, modification, and instruction.
- Review Performance Improvement indicators and medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with ACS standards.
- Collect and analyze benchmarking data, focus studies, and clinical indicators to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide education, ensure loop closure, prepare reports, present outcomes, and participate in continuous improvement projects related to the trauma program.
- Participate in new employee trauma education and orientation to facility charting and trauma care expectations.
- Monitor compliance with established standards set forth by the trauma program's policies and procedures, as well as national, state, and regional agencies.
- Document performance improvement processes to determine the success of actions and implementations.
- Provide patient follow-up with physicians, hospitals, and emergency medical services.
- Interpret and present data to support process improvement and research, identifying variations in patient care delivery and measuring outcomes with benchmarks.
- Report any identified quality of care concerns, including sentinel events, deaths, transfers, or complications.
- Collaborate with the trauma team to prepare documents for trauma medical peer/case reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings, or other requested meetings.
- Ensure successful verification/designation by collaborating with the Medical Director and Program Manager.
- Lead PI components of the verification/designation process.
- Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency.
- Support department-based goals contributing to the organization's success and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Indiana. BSN required; master's degree preferred.
- Two to five years of job-related experience in trauma patient care required; leadership experience preferred.
- Must maintain current CPR/BLS and advanced trauma certification (TNCC, TCAR/PCAR, ATCN, TCRN) within 2 years of hire.
- Clinical knowledge and understanding of medical terminology and injured patient care.
- Proficiency in computer skills (data entry, spreadsheets, and presentation software).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, organizing, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to work with hospital-wide departments and Medical Staff.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines and multiple interruptions.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your contributions are valued.
- Innovative Projects: Be part of exciting projects that make a real impact.
How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume and cover letter to [Insert Application Email/Link]. We look forward to hearing from you!
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