RN, Pediatric Trauma Program Nurse Coordinatorma Services

Job description

The Pediatric Trauma Program Coordinator (PTPC) is responsible for the organization of services and systems, in collaboration with the Trauma Center, necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to the injured pediatric patient. The PTPC works in collaboration with the trauma program leadership and Pediatric Trauma Medical Director to improve the quality of trauma care while encompassing all areas and disiplines of the hospital that participate in the management of the injured patient. Responsibilities include: - Coordinating and managing the Pediatric Trauma service peer review process, which includes review of trauma patient’s charts, identification of hospital events adhering to the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) guidelines, trending and benchmarking of data and outcomes. - Development and implementation of initiatives aimed to enhance the quality of care for pediatric trauma patients. - Act as trauma resource and liaison for personnel in the health system including agencies and institutions. - Assess the initial management of trauma patients to assure compliance with clinical practice guidelines. - Develop action plans for implementation in order to improve tr...