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CommonSpirit Health

Trauma Program Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$46K - $57K/yr

The Program Manager acts as a resource person to all patient care areas regarding nursing care as ... Coordinates necessary education to improve trauma care. Reviews trauma patient care for all ...

Midland Health

Clinical Manager - Trauma Services

Midland, TX · On-site

$48K - $58K/yr

Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with a PI coordinator (where applicable) * Serve as a liaison to administration and represent the trauma program on hospitaland regional ...

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Midland Health

Clinical Manager - Trauma Services

Midland, TX · On-site

$48K - $58K/yr

Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with a PI coordinator (where applicable) * Serve as a liaison to administration and represent the trauma program on hospitaland regional ...

Midland Health

Clinical Manager - Trauma Services

Midland, TX · On-site

$48K - $58K/yr

Monitor performance improvement activities in conjunction with a PI coordinator (where applicable) * Serve as a liaison to administration and represent the trauma program on hospitaland regional ...

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What is a trauma program coordinator?

Trauma Program Coordinators are healthcare professionals who oversee the organization, implementation, and evaluation of trauma care programs within hospitals or health systems. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards, coordinate trauma team activities, and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and staff to optimize patient outcomes. Their responsibilities often include data collection, education, quality improvement initiatives, and facilitating trauma-related research. Trauma Program Coordinators play a vital role in maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of trauma centers.

How does a trauma program coordinator typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes?

A Trauma Program Coordinator works closely with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other allied health professionals to ensure that trauma care protocols are followed consistently. This involves organizing regular meetings, facilitating communication between departments, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The coordinator often reviews patient cases to identify areas for process enhancement and ensures compliance with accreditation standards. Collaboration is essential, as it helps streamline patient care, reduces errors, and supports positive outcomes for trauma patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trauma program coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trauma Program Coordinator, you need in-depth clinical experience in trauma care, a nursing degree (often BSN or higher), and trauma-specific certifications such as TNCC or ATCN. Familiarity with trauma registry databases, quality improvement tools, and hospital information systems is typically required. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance. These qualifications ensure coordinated, high-quality trauma care and continuous program improvement in high-pressure environments.

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Trauma Program Manager

CommonSpirit Health

Houston, TX • On-site

$46K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke’s is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. 


Assists in promoting optimal care to the injured patient through clinical activities, professional and public education, injury prevention, and performance improvement and patient safety. The Program Manager acts as a resource person to all patient care areas regarding nursing care as related to the trauma patient. Functions as a liaison for trauma care by maintaining effective lines of communication with all concerned parties. The Trauma Program Manager in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director is responsible for overall management of the trauma program. The Trauma Program Manager will actively participate in the development of a regionalized trauma system. 


  • Coordinates and facilitates the review of the trauma patients to identify trauma admissions, deaths and transfers. Coordinates and facilitates the Trauma M&M quality review. Coordinates necessary education to improve trauma care. Reviews trauma patient care for all patients meeting quality indicators. Ensures the standard quality of care is being delivered for all trauma patients. Completes quality review in a timely manner. Oversees the performance improvement and patient safety plan.
  • Financial Responsibilities: Reviews trauma activations for appropriate charge entry. Coordinates trauma billing review to assure appropriate account usage.
  • Professional & Educational: Participates in professional state organizations as required for trauma designation. Maintains TNCC, PALS or ENPC, and ACLS. Maintains trauma orientation/education program for entire facility. Maintains the facility as designation requires, meeting all standards of care, quality reviews, and community education.
  • Data: Ensures accurate data is accumulated for administrative reporting. Ensures trauma registry meets the standard set forth by the state of Texas and the National Trauma Data Bank.
  • Privacy: Assures privacy of all patient information to protect patient rights and meet HIPAA guidelines. Reports suspected violations immediately.
  • Environment & Patient Safety: Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space. Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. BMV scanning rates comply with current policy. Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately.

Required: 

  • Bachelors of Nursing upon hire Required
  • Masters of Arts nursing, business or other related field upon hire Preferred 
  • 5-7 years of recent, progressive clinical experience in Trauma, Emergency, or Critical Care nursing-required
  • 2-3 years of leadership or management experience Required and upon hire Experience as a Trauma
  • Program Manager, TraumaCoordinator, or Trauma Registrar Preferred and upon hire Experience with ACS verification/designation process Required
  • Registered Nurse: TX (RN:TX),  upon hire 
  • Required and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), upon hire (Required) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), upon hire (Required) or Critical RN Adult/Neonatal/Pediatric/Acute (CCRN), upon hire(Required) and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), upon hire (Required) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), upon hire (Required)

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