RN III Trauma Response Nurse - #304649

The RN III Trauma Response Nurse is a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse who specializes in providing exceptional care to patients in trauma situations. This role works under minimal supervision and effectively manages projects and processes within the Trauma Center. The RN III Trauma Response Nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring patient care meets clinical standards and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. This position provides valuable counsel to the organization on patient-centered care and innovative nursing practices.

Essential Job Function:

• Reviews patient needs and conditions to deliver nursing care within the assigned unit to ensure that every patient receives the direct and proper care needed.
• Reviews and develops trauma nursing care plans to ensure alignment with patient needs and evidence-based trauma nursing practice.
• Seeks guidance from senior management on complex issues to ensure coordinated care and compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Manages projects within the nursing group, implements best practices to support overall success in patient care initiatives and nursing excellence.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements through the continuum of high-quality, efficient care.
• Participates in quality assurance activities, including acting on the Trauma Quality Council to identify and resolve process issues for maximized efficiency.
• Acts as an educator in community-based injury prevention and trauma care to build the job area skills of healthcare teams.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new practice standards in Trauma care to best meet patient issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

Experience:

• Required: 2 years of cumulative experience as practicing RN.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact State National Certification in clinical specialty area; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.