Manager of Trauma Services
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSun City Boulevard, Indio, Riverside County, California, 92203, United States
About the Team
Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California. Our network includes three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. We provide advanced care services including comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality and the well-being of our community.
At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. We are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.
About the Role
The Trauma Program Manager/Trauma Process Improvement and Safety Nurse operates under the direction of the Director of Emergency Services and collaborates closely with the Trauma Medical Director(s). This role is pivotal in organizing the services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to the care of injured patients. You will partner with leadership to carry out the educational, clinical, research, administrative, and outreach activities of the trauma program.
In this position, you will monitor all aspects of trauma care to ensure guidelines and protocols are consistently met. You will identify opportunities for improvement and manage the performance improvement program, ensuring compliance with Riverside County Trauma Center Standards, The Joint Commission, and American College of Surgeons standards. Your day-to-day impact involves coordinating clinical processes, maintaining the hospital trauma registry, and conducting audits to drive patient safety and quality of care.
Hiring Process
We are looking for a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about trauma care and community health, we invite you to apply. Please note that eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Equal Opportunity
Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality and values a diverse workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Sun City Boulevard, Indio, Riverside County, California, 92203, United States
Indio, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate multidisciplinary trauma care services and systems
- check_circleMaintain the hospital trauma registry and ensure data accuracy per state and national standards
- check_circleProvide quarterly educational offerings and guide orientation for new staff
- check_circlePrepare cases for multidisciplinary peer review meetings and ensure loop closure on issues
- check_circleRepresent the hospital in community activities and county EMS meetings
- check_circleConduct monthly trauma audits and provide feedback to directors and nursing staff
- check_circleManage the performance improvement program and identify opportunities for improvement
- check_circleAnalyze trauma data to generate routine and ad-hoc reports for performance improvement
Requirements
- verifiedBachelors degree in Nursing
- verifiedCurrent California RN license
- verifiedCurrent American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS certificate
- verifiedTNCC, TCRN, PHTLS, or appropriate trauma-based equivalent certification
- verifiedFive years' experience as a clinical RN in Emergency/Trauma Center or Critical Care Unit
- verifiedTrauma Registrar certification (CSTR or CAISS certified) or within 2 years of hire
- verifiedProficiency with Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Master's degree. Previous trauma program management experience. Knowledge of trauma statistical reports, peer review, and performance improvement. Experience with improvement and injury prevention, and epidemiology. Ability to create and make data presentations to groups with varied needs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, vision, and life insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchcheck_circleGenerous paid time offcheck_circleHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance program and Employee discount program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Hipaa, BLS, Acls, Pals, TNCC, TCRN, PHTLS, CSTR, Caiss, Microsoft Office.
Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing required; Masters degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare
What does a Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare will coordinate multidisciplinary trauma care services and systems; maintain the hospital trauma registry and ensure data accuracy per state and national standards; provide quarterly educational offerings and guide orientation for new staff; and prepare cases for multidisciplinary peer review meetings and ensure loop closure on issues.
What are the requirements for this Manager of Trauma Services role?expand_more
Tenet Healthcare is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelors degree in Nursing; Current California RN license; Current American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS certificate; TNCC, TCRN, PHTLS, or appropriate trauma-based equivalent certification; Five years' experience as a clinical RN in Emergency/Trauma Center or Critical Care Unit; and Trauma Registrar certification (CSTR or CAISS certified) or within 2 years of hire.
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Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare is based in Sun City Boulevard, Indio, Riverside County, California, 92203, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Tenet Healthcare has listed this Manager of Trauma Services role as on-site.
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Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare include Hipaa; BLS; Acls; Pals; TNCC; TCRN; PHTLS; and CSTR.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelors degree in Nursing required; and Masters degree preferred.
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Manager of Trauma Services at Tenet Healthcare is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.