Trauma Program Manager Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi St Francis

Specialty: Trauma Services

Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time l 3 shifts per week 7:00am-7:00pm

Sign-on bonus: Up to $12,500

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Lead the multidisciplinary trauma team as the clinical expert to ensure every patient receives immediate, life-saving interventions from arrival to final disposition.

• Coordinate seamless communication between emergency responders and hospital specialists to prepare the team for the patient's specific needs before they even through the door.

• Direct all bedside care and clinical protocols to guarantee that every injured patient receives a standardized, high-quality evaluation that meets rigorous safety guidelines.

• Advocate for the patient's physical and emotional well-being, serving as the primary link between the medical staff and the individual to ensure their needs are prioritized during a crisis.

• Manage the constant readiness of the trauma environment by overseeing equipment and supplies so the team can perform life-saving procedures without delay at any hour.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification obtained within six months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

• Trauma ICU Expertise: A minimum of 1 year of recent, hands-on experience in a dedicated Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
• Leadership Foundation: At least 1 year of experience serving in a Charge Nurse capacity, demonstrating the ability to manage unit flow and mentor staff.

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