• Trauma Program Coordinator RN

    Prime Healthcare (Evanston, IL)


    Overview

     

    • Department:Emergency Department

    • Schedule:Days, M-F 8 hour shifts with alternating weekends

    • Facility:St. Francis Hospital

    • Location:Evanston, IL 60202

    About Saint Francis Hospital

    Saint Francis Hospital is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center committed to delivering exceptional care to critically injured patients. Our multidisciplinary team works around the clock to provide life-saving treatment and compassionate support to patients and their families. We are proud to be a leader in trauma care, education, and research.

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a dedicated and experiencedTrauma Program Coordinatorto lead and support the operational, clinical, and regulatory aspects of our trauma program. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with state and national trauma standards, facilitating performance improvement initiatives, and supporting the trauma team in delivering high-quality care.

    Responsibilities

    + In conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director, is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care to injured patients and for managing, promoting, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Trauma Program.

    + Provides direction for patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the trauma team physicians, sub-specialists, nursing and ancillary services.

    + The Trauma Coordinator is a registered nurse who is responsible for promoting optimal trauma care, through clinical activities, professional and public education, administrative functions, and quality improvement activities.

    + The Trauma Coordinator is responsible for the Trauma PI Program, Trauma Registry, and Community Injury Prevention Programs.

    + Works in conjunction with outside agencies including EMS and other regulatory agencies.

    + Close communication with these groups allows the coordinator to function as a stabilizing force in the multidisciplinary care required by the trauma patient.

    + This involvement begins with the pre-hospital care of the patient, care in the emergency department, and extends through admission to discharge home, transfer to an institution with a higher level of care, entering into a rehabilitation program, or death.

    + It is important for the coordinator to establish and maintain a communication system with all departments and individuals involved in the care of trauma patients.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

    + Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.Bachelor of Science, preferred.

    + Current licensure State Board of Nurse Examiners.

    + Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

    + Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

    + Current PALS (AHA) or ENPC certificate upon hire and maintain current.

    + TNCC required

    + Minimum of three years in emergency nursing and in the care of trauma patients

     

    The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

     

    Pay Transparency

     

    Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

     

    Employment Status

     

    Full Time

     

    Shift

     

    Days

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilitySaint Francis Hospital

     

    LocationUS-IL-Evanston

    ID2025-230767

    CategoryRN

     

    Position TypeFull Time

     

    ShiftDays

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt