Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose Saint Mary’s Hospital is seeking a Trauma Program Nurse Manager to provide leadership for our Level 2 Trauma Center . This role partners with the Trauma Medical Director to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma standards , oversee trauma operations, and drive performance improvement, patient safety, and excellent outcomes across the trauma care continuum. What You’ll Do: Lead daily operations of the Trauma Program ensuring ACS compliance Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize trauma care and outcomes Oversee Trauma Registry accuracy, reporting, and benchmarking (TQIP/NTDS) Coordinate Performance Improvement & Patient Safety (PIPS) activities Conduct clinical rounds and support Level I trauma activations while on duty Lead trauma education, training, and verification preparedness Support trauma policy development and injury prevention initiatives Qualifications Required: BSN from an accredited nursing program Active Connecticut RN license: Knowledge of trauma care delivery and quality improvement Preferred: 3+ years of Trauma, ICU, or Emergency Department nursing experi...