Performance Improvement Program Manager — Wilmington

About the Role

The Trauma Program Performance Improvement Program Manager serves as a pivotal leader within Wilmington Hospital's Level III Trauma Program. This role is dedicated to abstracting, interpreting, and presenting data to drive performance improvement and care management initiatives. The primary objective is to demonstrate excellence in health and clinical outcomes while ensuring the trauma registry consistently meets the rigorous standards of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

In this position, you will establish and monitor the quality of the trauma registry, utilizing clinical expertise and data-driven insights to guide assessments and treatment options. You will lead projects aligned with the specific needs of a Level 3 trauma center, focusing on improving clinical services, financial outcomes, and organizational performance. The role requires a deep commitment to maintaining or exceeding ACS regulatory requirements and fostering an integrated trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program.

Day in the Life

Your work will involve defining the scope of services for performance improvement and quality care management across the hospital system. You will collaborate closely with trauma program leadership, clinical personnel, and other departments to facilitate process improvements and enhance trauma center performance. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to data integrity, including designing measurement tools, conducting quality audits, and ensuring the appropriate inclusion or exclusion of data based on defined dictionaries.

You will play a key role in preparing for ACS site surveys and other accrediting processes, ensuring the program remains ready for evaluation at all times. Additionally, you will contribute to the educational growth of the trauma team by providing nursing education on topics such as TNCC and ATCN, as well as insights generated through the performance improvement process. Your efforts will directly support the hospital's commitment to healthcare quality and professionalism through active participation in national, state, and local organizations.

Work location

Work model: On-site

37, East 13th Street, East Brandywine Historic District, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19801, United States

Wilmington, Delaware

Key Responsibilities

check_circleDefine scope of services for performance improvement, quality, and care management
check_circleMaintain proficiency in data management tools and PI methodologies
check_circleLead trauma program projects to improve clinical and financial outcomes
check_circleIdentify quality issues and refer cases for peer review processes
check_circleEnsure compliance with American College of Surgeons trauma regulatory requirements
check_circleMaintain quality control programs through data integrity audits
check_circleAssist in readiness for ACS site survey and accrediting processes
check_circleProvide trauma nursing education including TNCC and ATCN topics
check_circleUtilize clinical expertise to guide assessment of cases and treatment options
check_circleCollaborate with personnel to facilitate clinical and patient safety improvements

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's required or commitment to obtaining within three years
verifiedMinimum of 3-5 years of critical care, ED or trauma experience
verifiedCurrent RN licensure in State of DE
verifiedProfessional certification in an ED, trauma or critical care specialty area
verifiedCertification in TNCC or ATCN preferred

Nice to Have

Previous experience with performance improvement and data abstraction/trauma registry. Instructor status in TNCC or ATCN.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Data Abstraction, Trauma Registry, Performance Improvement, TNCC, Atcn, RN Licensure.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree required or commitment to obtain within three years.

Frequently asked questions about Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare

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In this Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare role, you will define scope of services for performance improvement, quality, and care management; maintain proficiency in data management tools and pi methodologies; lead trauma program projects to improve clinical and financial outcomes; and identify quality issues and refer cases for peer review processes.

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ChristianaCare is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's required or commitment to obtaining within three years; Minimum of 3-5 years of critical care, ED or trauma experience; Current RN licensure in State of DE; Professional certification in an ED, trauma or critical care specialty area; and Certification in TNCC or ATCN preferred.

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Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare is based in 37, East 13th Street, East Brandywine Historic District, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19801, United States. This is a on-site role.

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ChristianaCare has listed this Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program role as on-site.

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Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare typically requires 3–5 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare include Data Abstraction; Trauma Registry; Performance Improvement; TNCC; Atcn; and RN Licensure.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; and Master's Degree required or commitment to obtain within three years.

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Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program at ChristianaCare is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Performance Improvement Program Manager - Wilmington Trauma Program