Trauma Nurse Coordinator

You belong here. At Family Health West, you're more than an employee, you're family.

When you enter our facility, you know it's Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You'll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you'll do what you love, we mean it. Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you'll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that's what got us to the top. You'll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?. Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep founded by the community in 1946, it's no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we've created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a liaison for the community trauma program in Mesa County.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Maintains the trauma registry by collecting and in-putting data as required by CDPHE Trauma program regulations.
• Assures that all components are necessary for maintaining trauma designation are accurate and complete from state trauma inspections/survey and periodic data submission requirements.
• Actively participates in regional and state trauma systems.
• Informs the ambulance crews and their supervisors about hospital regulations, and new equipment or procedures as needed.
• Collaborates within hospital and community members regarding hospital preparedness.
• Promotes trauma awareness in the community and safety issues by participating in public activities concerned with the prevention of injury and in community wide trauma education programs.
• Audits and reviews charts of all trauma admissions, transfers, deaths, and trauma activations. Reviews trauma diverts and redirections.
• Completes the state required audits.
• Reviews all patient transfer documentation and discusses with staff or appropriate department director.
• Assess the quality of care and outcomes of trauma patients, and coordinates CQI programs related to trauma patients.
• Participates in the establishment and implementation of trauma service policies, procedures and protocols.
• Organizes the trauma committee agenda and meetings with oversight by the Trauma Medical Director. Assists with trauma M&M and takes meeting minutes. Assures meeting minutes are documented, and oversees loop closure.
• Tracks physician required courses and their continuing medical education.
• Tracks RN required courses and continuing educational education.
• Serves as an RN in the ER.
• Functions as a clinical resource to the ER personnel.
• Provides educational in-services related to trauma care for ER staff.
• Provides direct patient care as appropriate according to performance standards of the department.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with the ER Medical Director and the Trauma Medical Director to meet objectives of the position.
• Actively contributes to the development of a culture of patient safety.
• Maintains trauma dashboard.
• Regularly reviews and revises trauma policies and procedures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Education

BSN or higher.

Licenses

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado.

Certifications

BLS, PALS or ENPC, ACLS, TNCC within 6 months of hire.

Experience

3 years minimum current experience in emergency medicine, trauma nursing, or trauma ICU preferred.

WAGE RANGE: $40.64-$52.57

Opening Information: Open Until Filled

Immunizations required for employment

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule

FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK

Medical Plan Options:

1. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
2. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.

• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.

Critical Illness and Accident Plans

Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings / Dependent Childcare

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection,etc.