• Trauma Program Director

    HCA Healthcare (Independence, MO)


    Description

    This position is incentive eligible.

     

    Introduction

     

    Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Trauma Program Director where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Centerpoint Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

     

    Benefits

     

    Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

     

    + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

    + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

    + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    + Colleague recognition program

    + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

     

    Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

     

    _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

     

    Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a(an) Trauma Program Director where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise!

     

    Job Summary and Qualifications

     

    The Director, Trauma Program is an autonomously functioning Registered Nurse who, because of education and in-depth clinical experience, possesses knowledge and clinical skills necessary to coordinate all activities for the Trauma Program.

     

    The Director collaborates with other health care team members by serving as a manager, clinical practitioner, educator, consultant, and researcher.

     

    Responsible for monitoring and coordinating all trauma program and system elements to insure institutional compliance with the Missouri State Trauma Regulations for Level II Trauma Center Designation.

     

    Involvement begins with monitoring pre-hospital care and extends through reintegration into society.

     

    The Director reports to the CNO and works closely with the Medical Director of Trauma Services.

    What you will do in this role:

    + Develop processes for monitoring and improving the financial performance and resource utilization of the Trauma Center.

    + Perform strategic planning and coordinate optimal care of trauma patients across the care continuum.

    + Coordinate efforts between local and regional trauma systems.

    + Monitor clinical processes, outcomes, and system issues related to the quality of care provided.

    + Develop quality filters, audits, and case reviews to identify trends and events.

    + Design the trauma registry to facilitate performance improvement activities, trend reports, and research while protecting confidentiality.

    + Manage the processes for verification and re-verification for the Trauma Center.

    What qualifications you will need:

    Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required. (Masters Preferred)

     

    Professional Licensure/Registration/Certifications: Current state of Missouri RN license required. Certification in area of specialty preferred.

     

    BLS and ALS certification required and maintained.

     

    TNCC instructor certification within one year of hire date.

     

    Experience: Minimum of three years clinical nursing experience in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit or other critical care areas required.

     

    Management Experience: Two years previous management/director experience desired.

     

    Centerpoint Medical Center (https://centerpointmedical.com) is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compa­ssionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

     

    HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

     

    "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

     

    If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Trauma Program Director role. We are interviewing apply today!

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.