RN Pediatric Full-time
OU Health

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse Pediatric Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator

OU Health Columbus, OH 43205, US

Position Title:

Experienced RN - Registered Nurse Pediatric Trauma Process Improvement Coordinator

Department:

Trauma Program

Job Description:

Special Benefits:
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for qualified individuals
Relocation assistance if moving 100+ miles

Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Shift Full-Time-Days

Join our Pediatric Trauma Program and play a key role in improving outcomes for injured children across our region. Our team leads comprehensive injury prevention initiatives, partnering with schools, community organizations, and public health agencies to reduce childhood injuries through education on car seat safety, drowning prevention, safe sleep, and violence prevention. The program ensures seamless coordination of care from prehospital response through emergency treatment, inpatient care, rehabilitation, and family support.

In this Performance Improvement role, you will help drive excellence by analyzing trauma data, identifying trends, supporting quality initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a mission‑driven program dedicated to delivering the highest standard of pediatric trauma care.

General Description: Under general direction of the Trauma Program Leadership, collects, maintains and analyzes data reflecting health care provided to patients in an emergency trauma care setting and identifies opportunities for improvement in care

Essential Function/Duties:

  • Has working knowledge of the American College of Surgeons and Oklahoma State Department of Health Trauma Care standards
  • Abstracts and analyzes data from patient charts including demographics, history of injuries and care provided according to the established guidelines of the American College of Surgeons, Oklahoma State Department of Health and OUH Trauma Registry for purposes of performance/process improvement
  • Tracks trauma patients throughout hospital stay, monitors for outcomes, and identifies opportunities to improve outcomes through process changes, policies and education.  Assists Trauma Program Leadership in preparing for Trauma M&M, Process Improvement and Patient Safety meetings. 
  • Completes Performance Improvement activities through concurrent review of patient care data for identification of trends and early identification of complications
  • Reports pertinent data to the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Program Director
  • Serves as member of Trauma Operations and Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
  • Collaborates with Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Program Director and Trauma Program Manager, and applicable departments to establish and monitor Trauma.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:   Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required.  Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program preferred.

Experience:  3 years of clinical trauma experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC). 
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of trauma registry, medical records and policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of indexing, classification and staging systems.
  • Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology pertaining to trauma processes. 
  • Database management skills, especially in abstracting and coding trauma related data from medical records and laboratory reports that are computerized.   
  • Good computer skills. 
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail. 
  • Ability to analyze information and mentally track multiple situations.
  • Knowledge of Standards of Care, Evidence Based Practice and Performance/Outcome Improvement Processes

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

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