- Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
- On-site
The Trauma Performance Improvement RN Coordinator serves as a ThedaCare and community clinical resource by providing leadership in trauma clinical practice, performance improvement and professional development for interdisciplinary team members involved in the care of an injured patient.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the trauma performance improvement program, which encompasses all areas and disciplines of the hospital that participate in the care of admitted injured patients.
- Utilizes the NTDS data dictionary and Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Standards to support the quality management functions of the trauma program by conducting concurrent and retrospective analysis of patient care identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Develops appropriate action plans in an effort to achieve the optimal goal of loop closure.
- Assists with the continued readiness for DHS Trauma Verification.
- Analyzes trauma registry data, metrics, & outcomes to improve care of the injured patient.
Requirements
- Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Trauma Certified RN (TCRN)
- Completion of the Rural Trauma Outcome & Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) within 12 months of hire