Trauma Coordinator-ED Admin Full Time Days

The salary range for this position is $41.00 - $65.60 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Trauma coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development, implementation and ongoing assessment of trauma protocols, policies and procedures and the hospital plan for trauma care.
• Evaluates patient outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care related to trauma services.
• Assists in the development of nursing standards of care for trauma patients in collaboration with appropriate disciplines.
• Assures compliance to the rules and regulations established for trauma centers by the State of Illinois, Department of Public Health emergency Medical Services and Trauma Center Code.
• Collects and organizes data for the evaluation nad determination of action plans for continuous quality improvement of trauma services.
• Enters and supervises data entry into the Illinois Trauma Registry following established guidelines.
• Coordinates and presents continuing education on trauma care topics for nursing, ancillary and medical staff, and EMS personnel.
• Coordinates the activities of the Trauma Committee, keeps minutes, maintains correspondence and statistics, provides feedback to clinical staff and represents the hospital at Regional and other meetings as indicated.
• Assists in the development of nursing standards of care for trauma patients in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Leads and supports initiatives to prevent injury and promote safety in the community.
• Participates in the hospital and regional plan for the emergency management of mass casualties and illnesses.
• Functions as an Emergency Department staff nurse and maintains all required competencies.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelors of Science Nursing
• Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
• Illinois certification, Trauma Nurse Specialist
• BLS, ACLS and PALS through American Heart Association

Preferred :

• Certification as CEN, CPEN, CCRN

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.