Trauma Nurse Lead - BSN

 

Position Summary

Under general direction of the trauma program manager in collaboration with the emergency department manager, provides immediate care and ongoing follow-up for the injured patient in a setting of collaborative and multidisciplinary practice. Provides clinical support through all phases of care for the traumatically injured patient during initial trauma resuscitation to ED disposition, serving as an essential link between patients and all other clinical and medical staff. Participates in the trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program, evaluating issues, assisting with loop closure, enhancing clinical outcomes, and promotes goals and objectives of the trauma center. 

 

Responsibilities

•    Immediately available to the emergency department while on shift to provide direct care for traumatically injured patients 

•    Ensures rapid, coordinated movement of the patient through all phases of initial care to disposition in coordination with the trauma resuscitation team utilizing Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) principles

•    Communicates with trauma surgeon and/or emergency department provider prior to injured patient arrival in collaboration with the emergency department charge nurse 

•    Assures all necessary team members are present for resuscitation 

•    Controls care of the trauma patient under the direction of the trauma surgeon and/or emergency department provider 

•    Responsible for real-time trauma resuscitation documentation including personnel, interventions, treatments and timeline of care 

•    Communicates with the house supervisor, trauma program manager, emergency department charge nurse, critical care charge nurse, and rapid response when there are multiple traumas 

•    Serves as a resource to patients, families, nursing, ancillary services, physicians and others to provide optimal care to the injured patient

•    Responsible for issue identification, validation, analyses, and initiates follow-up to assure loop closure that will improve clinical outcomes and patient care

•    Serves as house wide resource for education and ongoing support specific to injured patients

•    Acts as primary preceptor for trauma department

•    Demonstrates ability to adapt model of care delivery to resources available

•    Assists with trauma related performance improvement projects and education to improve outcomes and quality of injured patient care

•    Participates in trauma performance improvement committees

•    Supports administrative, outreach, injury prevention, and research initiatives

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

•    Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    BSN required

•    Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required

•    State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho

•    Minimum 1 year clinical experience in emergency, trauma, or critical care required; 2 years’ emergency, trauma or critical care experience in an American College of Surgeons verified level II trauma center preferred

•    Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred

•    Kootenai Health approved professional certification to demonstrate clinical expertise strongly preferred within 6 months of hire, preferably CEN, TCRN and/or CCRN

•    Kootenai Health leadership development program as designated by trauma program manager

•    BLS required

•    ACLS required

•    PALS required

•    Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required

•    Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and/or Advanced Trauma Course for Nurses (ATCN) certification required; TNCC or ATCN instructor preferred

•    Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) completion within last 5 years preferred

 

Working Conditions

•    Must be able to maintain a standing position

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

•    Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

•    Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs 

•    Must be able to push, pull or transport heavy equipment

•    Must be able to assist in patient transfer 

•    Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc. 

•    Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height 

 

 

About Kootenai Health:  

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.  

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: 

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.   Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it  Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.   Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials  An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching   Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more  Robust and interactive employee referral program  And much more 

 

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Grey Mora at tmora@kh.org or Front Desk 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

 

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