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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian _Health_ we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!!

The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and the Trauma Medical Director (TMD), are responsible for all components related to the operational, financial and personnel aspects of the Trauma Center. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of systems and programs directed towards the provisions of quality services for trauma patients from a multi-disciplinary perspective throughout the continuum of care.

A day in the life of a at Hackensack Meridian _Health_ includes:

+ Collaborates with the TPM and TMD to assure that the Trauma program provides superior care at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in accordance with American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services requirements.

+ Assists the TPM in monitoring compliance to hospital policies, procedures and standards through clinical observation, medical record review, staff evaluation, feedback and other sources.

+ Collaborates with the team in preparing annual PI review, and developing annual PI plan

+ Collaborates with the collection and analyses of reports and statistics from the trauma registry related to quality improvement processes.

+ Assists the Manager in the coordination of the ACS-COT site review.

+ Coordinates with the surgeons, advance practice providers, nurses and other healthcare team members to evaluate and address specific patient care, educational and safety issues.

+ Assesses and identifies the needs for policies, procedures, protocols, supplies and equipment relating to the care of the trauma patient in collaboration with the TMD, the TPM and the Director of Surgery and other clinicians.

+ Serves as a resource for clinical practice to the nursing, Advanced Practice Provider and EMS staff, targeted to care for the trauma patient.

+ Assists with research projects, analysis and distribution of findings for trauma service.

+ Represents the trauma program at various state, county, hospital and community committees to enhance and foster Jersey Shore University Medical Center's presence.

+ Oversees coordination trauma multi-disciplinary case reviews, and other presentations requested.

+ Covers the Trauma Program Manager in their absence.

+ Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

+ Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

+ Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

+ Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.

+ Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

+ Recent clinical experience in critical care, trauma, and/or emergency nursing.

+ Participates in educational activities appropriate to professional goals.

+ Maintains current knowledge related to adult and pediatric trauma/critical care, professional practice and research.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related Healthcare field.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

+ NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

+ AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

+ Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification.

159990

Starting at $106,329.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

+ **Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.**

+ **Experience: Years of relevant work experience.**

+ **Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.**

+ **Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.**

+ **Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.**

+ **Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.**

+ **Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.**

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.