Trauma Nurse Coordinator , Full Time Days

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Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Trauma and Acute Care Services

Job Family

Nursing

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Assess, plan and provide care to trauma patients throughout the health system. Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Identify trauma patient admissions daily, completes data collection sheets and maintains patient log

Initiate and complete Trauma Registry information, including demographics, injury information, complications and other defined data points

Assess accuracy of data through validation studies as outlined by the State of North Carolina

Develop reports characterizing trauma statistics and quality assurance as requested

Maintains Trauma Registry documents and confidentiality of data

Respond to Trauma Activations during normal business hours and mentor, teach, advise and provide direct care as necessary

Identify opportunities for improvement in the care of trauma patients for review by the TPM and TMD

Assume patient care assignments as requested by the Service Line Director of the Emergency Department

Assess patients throughout the hospital to identify practice deviances and opportunities for improvement

Assess patients throughout the hospital regarding progression of care, disposition planning and barriers to care or disposition

Serve as a resource/facilitator for issues involving trauma care including ancillary departments, other clinical service lines or support services

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree in nursing required

Current Registered Nurse licensure in North Carolina

Work Experience: 2 years medical/surgical nursing required

1 year emergency or critical care preferred

1 year chart review experiences for QI, UR or coding preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of growth and development and skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for the following patient categories: infant (0-12months), toddler (13-30 months), preschooler (31 months-5 years), school age (6-12 years), adolescent (13-18 years), young adulthood (19-30 years), middle adulthood (31-65 years) and older adulthood (>65 years)

Familiarity with medical terminology

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and AIS codes preferred

Knowledgeable of the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements: Ability to hear and express verbally and in writing

Manual dexterity and visual acuity

Ability to sit and stand for long periods

Mobility to assume awkward positions

Ability to bend and lift using good body mechanics

Position may involve skin, eye mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

RN - Board Of Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity