Trauma Nurse Educator - Trauma Services - FT - Day

apartment Stormont-Vail HealthCare location_onTopeka, KS, US

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Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

Job Information
Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Trauma Outreach and Education Coordinator is a Registered Nurse that works collaboratively toward improving trauma care throughout the Northeast Region of Kansas. This nurse is responsible for ensuring the availability of comprehensive, quality trauma education for professionals across the continuum of care. With in-depth trauma knowledge, technical expertise, skill and competency, this nurse also serves as an important regional resource, providing expertise in the treatment and prevention of major injury.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN). Required

Experience Qualifications

3 years Experience in trauma such as ED, Surgical ICU, Post Surgical Floors, OR/PACU or related field. Required

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the most current ACS standards related to “Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient”. (Required proficiency)
Experience with public speaking and/or teaching (individually or in groups) and ability to utilize basic audiovisual equipment with ease. (Required proficiency)
Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate/delegate multiple work assignments simultaneously, set priorities and accomplish a wide variety of tasks. (Required proficiency)
Direct experience with performance improvement, quality management and standards compliance. (Preferred proficiency)
Knowledge of the administrative, professional and clinical organization of Stormont-Vail Health. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). Preferred
Trauma Nursing Core Course - TNCC Instructor and Course Director status within one year of hire
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course - ENPC Required within one year of hire
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS Required within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS Required within 90 days of hire.
Rural Trauma Team Development course coordinator within one year of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation within 6 months of hire.
ATLS Coordinator within one year of hire.

What you will do

Plans and implements professional trauma educational programs consistent with the: a. Trauma standard of care b. Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Plan c. Evaluates outcomes of trauma educational programs
Coordinates specific trauma education for multidisciplinary personnel based on identified problems/knowledge deficits
Promotes optimal trauma care through coordination of regular regional education programs in Kansas communities and trauma care updates to health care providers in prehospital settings and rural facilities (i.e., Time Critical Diagnosis Updates, local case studies, skills labs, ATLS coordinator, RTTDC coordinator)
Works closely with Trauma Leadership to develop trauma education and outreach goals and provide regular reports on goals and progress
Serve as a representative from Stormont Vail Health with trauma collaborations, such as: Northeast Regional Trauma Council, Midwest Trauma Society, etc.
Collaborates with the Learning and Talent Development Department, ensuring regular offerings of externally developed trauma courses (i.e. TNCC, ENPC, TCAR, PCAR), as well as development of regular trauma continuing education programs (i.e. Trauma Grand Rounds, Trauma and Critical Care Symposium)
Advise and collaborate interdepartmentally in the development and update of trauma related policies, protocols, department-specific trauma orientation, and annual trauma competency development.
Identification of opportunities for advancement of the quality of trauma care across the continuum and coordinate or participate in teams to implement various trauma improvement projects.
Assists with injury and violence prevention initiatives, including community education and outreach for diverse populations, as well as measures to increase public awareness of the public health benefits of organized trauma care.
Assists the Performance Improvement team in implementing education based on trends identified to employees providing care to the trauma population.
Assist with data collection process and submission of Trauma Services community benefits including volunteerism and community services.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility for assigned activities.
Collaborates with Trauma Services staff to ensure Stormont Vail Health maintains compliance with the trauma standards set forth by regulatory agencies
Input documentation of ongoing projects and education provided within the Trauma Registry.

Travel Requirements

20% Attendance at meetings, educational offerings, and site visits are an essential part of this position.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

Hybrid

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
Climbing (Stairs): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hour up to 50 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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