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• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet(r) organization
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Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Performance Improvement (Nursing Manager) - Duke University Health System - Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Performance Improvement (Nurse Manager) who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

Schedule/Shift:
40 hours per week
Generally Monday - Friday, occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and adheres to Duke Hospital's policies, procedures, philosophy and mission, applying customer service standards and excellence in attitude and behaviors in performing all job responsibilities.
• Monitor state and regulatory requirements as related to trauma care.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate PI initiatives for the Trauma Center.
• Develop 3-5 year plan for trauma PI based on Duke Hospital, NC State, and ACS guidelines
• Monitor all PI standards, i.e. sentinel events, deaths, adherence to protocols, LOS, variances, etc.
• Function as a trauma clinical resource regarding standards of care and trauma protocols.
• Assist in the development of trauma protocols.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, adult and pediatric trauma management review conferences.
• Assess trauma educational needs and participate in provision of education for staff and patients.
• Identify areas of trauma research and participate in clinical research.
• Act as a liaison between the trauma center and the specialty services caring for trauma patients.
• Serve on hospital based committees that relate to trauma, i.e. Donor Services, PI, unit based Trauma Committees, etc.
• Collaborate with the Duke RAC Coordinator to address performance improvement issues of the referring agencies.
• Assist in preparation for OEMS/ACS site designation visit.
• Maintain a professional image by participating in assigned management activities, volunteer organizations, and remaining current in trends and changes in the trauma venue.
• Represent the Duke Trauma Center and Emergency Service CSU in a variety of local and regional public forums, to include professional meetings and educational forums.
• Reports to Administrative Manager of Trauma Services (TPM)

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:
* A Registered Nurse in North Carolina or equivalent.
* BSN Required, Masters preferred.
* National Certification such as CEN, CCRN, CFRN, etc.

* TNCC required upon hire, ENPC required within 12 months.
* Three years' experience in trauma/emergency/prehospital care
* Demonstrated ability in successful interpersonal communications and customer service skills
* Experience with performance improvement initiatives is required
* Experience in educational programming and systems development is required
* Computer and database management skills required
* Physical abilities to complete job duties and responsibilities under prescribed environmental and working conditions. Personal stressors should not affect ability to perform job duties.

* Must have a valid NC Driver's License

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