Trauma Program Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Trauma Program Manager is fundamental to the development, implementation and evaluation of the trauma program. The trauma program manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for trauma patients and their families throughout the continuum or care. The trauma program manager works with the trauma program medical director and other members of the health care team and the management staff. The trauma program manager is self-directed, plans, and conducts work with minimal direction and maintains a comprehensive and complete trauma registry.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and adhere to hospital policies, procedures, philosophy and mission.
• Responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to providing care.
• Assumes day to day responsibility for the process and performance improvement activities as they relate to nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Serve as a liaison to administration, and represent the trauma program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care.
• Participate in the development and planning of goals and objectives related to trauma care. 
• Coordinate with the Medical Director, hospital administration and clinicians to assess the need for policies, procedures and protocols related to the care of trauma patients.
• Supervise adherence to hospital policies and procedures and standards through observation, medical record review, staff feedbacks and other appropriate sources.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate trauma-related educational programs for the nursing staff.
• Monitor nurse compliance with the educational requirements of the trauma program.
• Seek and pursue opportunities for trauma-related educational programs for hospital staff.

PROGRAM INITIATIVES:

• Implement program initiatives
• Monitor and maintain compliance with statewide drama systems regulatory requirements and coordinate preparation for ACS designation site review.
• Develop and foster collaborative relationships with all hospital departments to facilitate and support quality trauma care.
• Participate in state and regional trauma activities, enhancing the development of a regional trauma system to monitor national and statewide trends in trauma care.
• Respond to trauma team activations that occur during work hours; Function and whatever role necessary to assist the team in the care of a trauma patient.
• Serve as a resource for the hospital staff regarding trauma care issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse or EMT/Paramedic in New York
• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years clinical experience in trauma/emergency are
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to accept and implement change.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Possession of critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and researching skills.
• Current knowledge of Medical/Surgical and Emergency nursing practice, Pediatric and Trauma protocols with strong analytical skills.
• Practice reflects customer service excellence including excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, leaders and senior management.
• Proficient in computer knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Trauma One
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS provider certification from the American Heart Association required
• TNCC certification required; 16 hours of Trauma-related CE annually.

Special Notes:   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

·    Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

·    All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. 

·    This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. 

·    This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

·    Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton's Employee Health Services*

·    Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*

·    Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.

·    Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Company Overview:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500 employees).

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

 StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.   

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.