Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist

Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist

10 Sep 2024
Virginia, Arlington, 22201 Arlington USA

Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist

Trauma Performance Improvement SpecialistJob DescriptionPurpose & Scope: The Trauma Performance Improvement Specialist will work at the direction of the Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director. The trauma PI specialist’s chief responsibility is to act as a resource to the trauma service line. The PI specialist conducts the collection, surveillance, data entry, analysis and reporting of trauma quality and performance improvement information from medical records as well as other resources. The trauma PI specialist ensures data collection, management, analysis, and performance improvement requirements are met for a Level II trauma center. The PI specialist acts in a pivotal capacity for attaining and maintaining level II trauma center designation and verification. Excellent communication and organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to pay close attention to detail are essential. Must be reliable, dependable, and able to initiate and complete projects of moderate complexity with limited supervision. He/she will demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with teams. The candidate must be able to work in a high-pressure environment subject to multiple and changing priorities and demands. This position primarily is a weekday only position but the candidate must be able to work additional hours at times to support large projects and/or to prepare for regulatory reviews. This may require evening and/or weekend hours to meet deadlines and preparation goals. It should be noted this is not a patient care role.Education: Bachelor's degree in an approved related field is preferred.Experience: Five years experience in Healthcare, Emergency Services, Critical Care , or Critical Care transport is required. Certification/Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, or compact state, is required, or,Nationally registered Paramedic is required, or,State certified Paramedic is required.Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) is preferred, orCertified Abbreviated Injury Scaling Specialist (CAISS) is preferred.Other Qualifications Completion of TOPIC (Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course) within 1 year of hire if not obtained prior Completion of AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scaling)Course and Trauma ICD 10 course within 2 years of hire Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and computer literacy Mastery in working with Excel spreadsheets Excellent organizational skills and time managementPhysical Requirements: Administrative: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Walking:  moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, sometimes for long distances. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Frequent communications, verbal and written, and auditory acuity. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Cope with mental, emotional stress associated with this position. Operate Office machines properly and in accordance with Hospital safety standards. Perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Ability to work within deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work in accordance with Hospital Safety Standards. Working Conditions: Administrative: Works in a well-lighted/ventilated office setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Willing to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so. Minimal occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, or musculoskeletal injuries. May encounter patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset. 

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