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Job ID86633

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Trauma Coordinator assists in planning, developing, facilitating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating all aspects of the trauma program. The Coordinator oversees quality improvement activities, collaborates with the injury prevention personnel, and acts as a clinical resource to all departments responsible for care of trauma patients. In addition, the Coordinator provides and coordinates education for the trauma services within the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and assists in the development and maintenance of appropriate and required clinical reports for the CHCO, county, and the State of Colorado.

Additional Information

Department Name: Trauma Program Job Status: Full-time, benefits eligible Shift:

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). EXPERIENCE - Four years of nursing experience one year of which must have been in critical care, emergency room, or trauma program management. EQUIVALENCY - N/A CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS - American Heart Association for Healthcare Provider OR American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer/CPR Certificate. LICENSURE - Registered Nurse license. This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No Direct Patient Care ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Acts as a consultant in trauma care for nurses, pre-hospital providers, and other health care professionals. Assists in the development of nursing standards of care for trauma patients in collaboration with appropriate disciplines. Participates in the development, implementation, and ongoi g assessment of trauma protocols. Develops and monitors compliance with trauma protocols, policies and procedures. Reviews charts, evaluates system effectiveness and identifies areas for improvement. Gives feedback to nursing team members of referring hospital and pre-hospital care providers regarding patient care and systems access issues. Participates in research, selection, analysis, and distribution of findings and facilitating protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback and analysis. Coordinates trauma/emergency related nursing education and in-service programs for hospital staff, pre-hospital care providers, and referring community agencies. Assists with Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) administration on a... For