Adult Trauma Coordinator

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• Summary Assists with the coordination of activities within the trauma division which include performance improvement, injury prevention programs, and trauma education.
• Coordinates the oversight of institutional compliance and the trauma center accreditation process.
• Job Duties Participates in trauma clinical case conferences, monthly mortality reviews, and the peer review process.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of clinical management guidelines.
• Participates in the trauma guideline committee and participates in the development, education, implementation, and tracking of trauma-supported protocols.
• Teaches a trauma nurse course at a local hospital and creates learning material and/or presentations for local, state, and national conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing or Master’s Degree Advanced Practice Clinician 3 years Field of trauma or emergency nursing. Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of the Performance Improvement process RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania or PA - Physician Assistant - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree Nursing Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description

Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p Department: 1004-06054 Trauma Program - Muhl Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. Submit your Resume to join our Talent Network and stay informed about future opportunities! LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.