The Trauma Coordinator assists in promoting optimal trauma care through clinical activities, professional and public education and quality improvement activities. The Coordinator acts as a resource person to all patient care areas regarding nursing care as related to the trauma patient. Functions as a liaison for trauma care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties. Performs other duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Personal Job-Related Skills:
• Ability to read and write, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions. Sound leadership skills.
• Licensure or Certification:
• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas.  
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required.  
• Prior 2 (two) years Emergency Department experience as Registered Nurse.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff and patient population. 
• Must possess the ability to react quickly in emergency situations. 
• Must be well organized and maintain accurate records. 

REPORTING RELATIONS:

Operationally and administratively the Trauma Coordinator reports to the DON. Responsible to Medical Staff Members involved in Trauma Service. 

TRAUMA COORDINATOR:

• Works closely with hospital medical staff, administration, DON and nursing staff to coordinate all aspects of trauma care.  
• Provides/coordinates in service education for the trauma team. 
• Participates in and coordinates planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the trauma agenda.  
• Serves as a clinical resource to nursing  
• Coordinates nursing care aspects of the trauma program and assists in the development of protocols for trauma care.  
• Maintains current knowledge of trauma care via literature review and trauma conference.  
• Participates in multidisciplinary case review.
• Maintains Trauma Registry, data collection, analyses data, distributes reports to appropriate team members and administration.  
• Established liaison relationship with ancillary departments to facilitate a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to team care.  
• Participates in the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) for the trauma services by attending all meetings, acting as a point of contact for incoming inquires and requests for information. 
• Participates in community education programs related to trauma prevention and safety.  
• Promotes the benefits of organized trauma service systems to professionals and community groups whenever possible.  
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the DON.  

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR 

• Work directly with safety officer to develop, coordinate and implement Hospital Emergency Management Plan.  
• Reviews and updates Emergency Preparedness Policy and Procedures annually. 
• Assists with inservice education related to various elements of Emergency Management Plan. 
• Established liaison relationship with City Emergency Manager. 
• Organizes and executes a minimum of two Hospital wide Emergency Preparedness drills per year, one which involves a coordinated response with local emergency services. 
• Attends Hospital Safety Committee meetings quarterly and provides updates on planning process.  
• Attends continuing education programs and maintains current knowledge of all aspects of Emergency Preparedness.