Trauma Educator Rn

Nashville, TN, United States

Job Description


Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Skyline Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Trauma Educator RN to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

TriStar Skyline 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Skyline Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse\xe2\x80\x99s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life \xe2\x80\x93 for life \xe2\x80\x93 and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Trauma Educator RN opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Trauma Educator provides trauma education with supervision from the Trauma Program Director. They assume accountability for assisting in developing, supporting, coordinating, and presenting trauma education activities within the hospital and at the community level. This would include but not be limited to providing information to trauma program staff, hospital staff, patients/families, Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) agencies and the community. Acts as a clinical resource, functioning as a role model for patient care and assists in staff development. Coordinates ATLS courses as an ATLS coordinator or assists the ATLS / ATCN coordinator with planning courses. The trauma educator maintains their TNCC instructor status, with preference for this position to be a TNCC Faculty member.

Department Specific Criteria:

Organizational, Verbal, Interpersonal, Customer Relations, Mathematical, Statistical, Analytical, Grammar/Spelling, Read/Comprehend written instructions, Follow verbal instructions, Management and Planning skills. Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and the community. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Clinical
  • Acts as a resource to staff and assists in problem solving relating to the care of the trauma patient.
  • Participates in staff meetings to update internal departments with new PI initiatives and or facilitating loop closure via education from identified opportunities.
\xc2\xb7 Accepts responsibility for being a resource for designated clinical expertise through mentoring, unit rounds, in-services, and informal opportunities.

\xc2\xb7 Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Communication
  • Responds to trauma alert pages when available to provide support and evaluate effectiveness of trauma resuscitation process. Initiate process improvement recommendations to optimize patient quality of care.
  • Attends monthly Trauma committee meetings to present information related to the education plan and upcoming educational offerings.
Education/Training/Research

\xc2\xb7 Maintains current knowledge of trauma care standards and trauma resource including Trauma Registry. Participates and leads hospital-wide trauma education efforts for hospital and the community as outlined in Tennessee Trauma Standards and the American College of Surgeons Resource for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.

\xc2\xb7 Leads trauma educational activities.

\xc2\xb7 Plans activities based on performance improvement indicators and evaluates effectiveness of plans.

\xc2\xb7 Assists with the development and provision of organizational-wide educational opportunities for staff to gain knowledge and skills, investigate new approaches and advance clinical competence.

\xc2\xb7 Recommends and assists in the development of continuing education programs based on assessment of the unit needs.

\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with hospital liaisons and hospital outreach coordinators to provide pre-hospital education and feedback.

Qualifications:

Three to Five Years nursing experience in ED, Critical Care, or experience in a trauma setting preferred.

Valid TN Nursing license (or eligible) required

TNCC Instructor required

BLS, ACLS required

TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee\'s first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient\'s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Trauma Educator RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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

TriStar Skyline Medical Center

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4363129
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Nashville, TN, United States
  • Education
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