Trauma Program Manager

Trauma Program Nurse Manager
Nemours Childrens Health Orlando FL

Nemours Childrens Health in Orlando is seeking an experienced Trauma Program Manager to join our growing team and help shape the future of pediatric trauma care in Central Florida.

At Nemours Childrens we believe that caring for children begins with caring for those who care for them. The well-being of our associates is the foundation of our work in Whole Child Healthseven dimensions of wellness that include physical emotional social and financial health. Becoming the healthiest workforce is a bold goal but it positions us to lead our patients their families and our communities toward the healthiest generation of children.

An internationally recognized childrens health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art childrens hospitals Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware and Nemours Childrens Hospital Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust as well as other income.

As one of the nations premier pediatric health systems were on a journey to discover better ways of approaching childrens health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every childs world a place to thrive. Its a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research advocacy education and prevention leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care reducing health disparities and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues patients and families.

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Position Overview
The Trauma Program Nurse Manager is a registered nurse leader who organizes and oversees the services and systems essential to a multidisciplinary approach in caring for injured pediatric patients. Working in partnership with the Trauma Medical Director this leader ensures the highest standards of care compliance with state trauma system regulations and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes trauma interdisciplinary services and systems to achieve optimal patient care in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director. Collaboratively with the Trauma Medical Director assures compliance with all Florida Department of Health standards pertaining to Pediatric Trauma Center designation
• Directs the planning and development of the trauma program including the development and management of the programs operational budget
• Assumes day to day responsibility for processes and performance improvement activities related to the care of the pediatric trauma patient
• Identifies departmental and organizational quality indicators; monitors and evaluates performance in achievement of outcomes
• Functions as an expert practitioner who provides for clinical needs of trauma patients both directly and indirectly
• Responsible for the development implementation and evaluation of all trauma policies and protocols
• Supervises personnel and assists in the development and maintenance of the Trauma Registry by tracking components of trauma care in a timely and comprehensive manner in order to evaluate patient care outcomes
• Participates in the regional / state trauma system
• Provides leadership and opportunities for professional educational efforts of the trauma program
• Provides feedback for both hospital and pre-hospital personnel
• Maintains effective communication and follow-up with referring facilities
• Participates in educational research professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care and trauma program operations

Position Requirements

• Current active RN license is required or APRN-Nurse Practitioner or MSC Physician Assistant
• Masters degree required
• Minimum of three years of emergency and trauma experience; trauma system experience preferred
• American Heart Association BLS PALS and ACLS within 30 days of hire

What We Offer

• Medical Dental and Vision Four levels of medical coverage are available including fertility care and prescription drugs for associates and their families.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) PTO will accrue according to your role and length of service. There are six paid holidays annually and one day of paid volunteer time off.
• Paid Parental Leave New parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement Reimbursement available on approved courses to maximum of $5250.
• Retirement Savings Plan There is a 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Basic Life Insurance is paid equal to one time your annual salary up to a maximum of $500000.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability All associates are automatically covered by our short-term disability coverage with income protection for disabilities caused by illness accident or injury that are not work-related at 60% of your salary.

Why choose us
Joining Nemours Childrens means being part of a mission-driven organization with nearly 90 years of financial stability and the support of the Nemours Foundation. Our culture is built on investing in talent encouraging innovation and empowering associates to build and expand programs that make a difference.

If youre a nursing leader who thrives in collaborative environments embraces growth and wants to be part of a story defined by compassion perseverance and progress Nemours Childrens Hospital in Orlando is where you can make your mark.