Job Description

The Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) Coordinator provides primary support to the Trauma Program Manager for multidisciplinary trauma peer review and internal systems issues including case reviews, identification of issues, tracking and trending of complications / audit filters / issues and maintenance of appropriate files and systems.

Coordinates the daily quality and performance improvement needs of the Trauma Service to assure compliance with trauma standards and guidelines. The Trauma PI Coordinator also works closely with the Trauma Data Registrars for collection, abstraction and coding of trauma patient standard of care to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the Trauma Registry.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in trauma nursing, with a solid understanding of the principles and practices of trauma patient care.Experience with Trauma Registry preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current unrestricted CA Registered Nurse (RN) License issued by the CA Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) or obtained within 12 months of hire/transfer
• Current AIS and Injury Scoring training course, issued by Association of the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) within 12 months of hire/transfer
• Current ICD-10 Trauma Injury Coding Course issued by American Trauma Society (ATS) within 12 months of hire/transfer

About the Hospital

Since 1892, we’ve been proud to play a part in Pasadena’s growth, health and vitality. For 131 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized health care provider.
Outstanding care comes from outstanding nurses. It’s really that simple. In every nursing discipline and clinical unit, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your professional capabilities in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.