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Hours of Work :

8-5

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

The Level 3 Trauma Program Manager has accountability providing management for the trauma service department. You will work in close collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director in the organization of services and systems necessary to provide quality patient care, promoting a coordinated multidisciplinary team effort to ensure optimal patient outcomes, and the overall direction and coordination of all aspects and activities of the trauma service. The Trauma Program Manager will plan and implement clinical protocols and practice management guidelines. You will also monitor the care of hospital patient; coordinate process, performance and quality improvement activities of the Trauma Service while providing and coordinating education for the Trauma Service within the hospital.

Your Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• Bachelors in Nursing — Required

• Masters in nursing — preferred but not required

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

• Basic Life Support Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardio Life Support- Advance Cardiac Life Support required

• 5 or more years of hospital Trauma, ED or Critical care nursing

• Experience in a leadership role

• Must attend Trauma Outcome Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 6 months of hire if never attended

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the operational and clinical aspects and activities of the hospital trauma service.

• Ensure provision of quality, cost effective care in accordance with the hospitals’ missions, strategic plans, goals, all policies and procedures, and external regulations and requirements.

• Develops and maintains appropriate and required clinical, administrative, performance improvement, patient safety and financial data analysis and statistical reports in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Trauma System requirements and the American College of Surgeons Trauma Center criteria which includes maintenance of the Registry and Trauma Center verification.

• Performs supervisory functions for the assigned program to ensure adequate and competent staffing of the department, program, section or unit by interviewing and recommending or approving the hiring of new staff members; providing or arranging for training for Direct reports and staff; evaluating staff performance; and recommending and /or approving personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, salary changes, requests for time off, etc; responds to employee complaints and grievances; initiates and/or recommends disciplinary action.

• Oversees and assist with Methodist Injury Prevention Program development and maintenance.

• Develops quality filters, audits and case reviews to identify trends and sentinel events and assist in developing corrective activities. In collaboration with the medical director, assuring coordination and integration of quality, performance and process improvement plans and activities.

• Ensures clinical progression toward defined quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

• Monitors the performance of hospital departments and clinical services, identifying to the appropriate manager or administration areas needing improvement or that can benefit from enhancement in both individual and team functions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Maintains continual review of quality department documents regarding incidents relating to trauma service, brings issues and concerns to the attention of the appropriate manager or administrator, and monitors the correction of identified problems.

• Facilitates organizational change, promotes professional and clinical advancement, and develops clinical judgment through role modeling, teaching, coaching and/or mentoring.

• Participates in community events, meetings, and maintain relationships with referring agencies and community members throughout the region.

• Represents the trauma service on unit based trauma committees, county activities pertinent to pre-hospital and trauma care.

• Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ Magnet®-designated hospital

+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023

+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

+ Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

+ TIME magazine Best Companies for Future Leaders, 2025

+ Great Place to Work® Certified™, 2025

+ Glassdoor Best Places to Work, 2025

+ PressGaney HX Pinnacle of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Guardian of Excellence Award, 2024

+ PressGaney HX Health System of the Year, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.