Trauma Coordinator-Part Time

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Biloxi
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Provides leadership for the Trauma & Sepsis programs across the emergency department and critical care areas along with other entities within the services lines to promote the excelling in the care of these patients. This position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing quality improvement process to improve care of these patient populations. Works closely with the medical staff to analyze issues, processes and data; acts as a liaison between the medical staff and information systems departments, providing general consulting, reporting needs and problem solving services. Identifies needs for changes in the environment to promote system use.

Provides leadership for the Trauma & Sepsis programs across the emergency department and critical care areas along with other entities within the services lines to promote the excelling in the care of these patients. This position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing quality improvement process to improve care of these patient populations. Works closely with the medical staff to analyze issues, processes and data; acts as a liaison between the medical staff and information systems departments, providing general consulting, reporting needs and problem solving services. Identifies needs for changes in the environment to promote system use. Provides physician and clinician training and support in the use of clinical systems on ad hoc basis. Works on and assists with all assigned projects including the analysis, design, and implementation of projects in support of the information systems needs of the hospital departments. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

The trauma/sepsis coordinator will serve as The Trauma Program Manager (TPM) who is responsible for coordination of assessment, development, planning, and implementation of requirements for designation of Merit Health Biloxi as a level III trauma center. This position reports directly to the Chief Quality Officer. Working in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director (TMD), the TPM is responsible for organization of the program and all systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of trauma care. The TPM is responsible for working with the trauma team to assure optimal patient care. The TPM is responsible for community relations with local EMS providers.

Keywords: Community Health Systems, Biloxi , Trauma Coordinator-Part Time, Other , Biloxi, Mississippi