• Job Description

  Req#: 30668

  Trauma Nurse Lead
  
  Job Code: 29254
  
  Position Summary
  
  Under general direction of the trauma program manager in collaboration with the emergency department manager, provides immediate care and ongoing follow-up for the injured patient in a setting of collaborative and multidisciplinary practice. Provides clinical support through all phases of care for the traumatically injured patient during initial trauma resuscitation to ED disposition, serving as an essential link between patients and all other clinical and medical staff. Participates in the trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program, evaluating issues, assisting with loop closure, enhancing clinical outcomes, and promotes goals and objectives of the trauma center.

  Responsibilities
  
  • Immediately available to the emergency department while on shift to provide direct care for traumatically injured patients
  
  • Ensures rapid, coordinated movement of the patient through all phases of initial care to disposition in coordination with the trauma resuscitation team utilizing Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) principles
  
  • Communicates with trauma surgeon and/or emergency department provider prior to injured patient arrival in collaboration with the emergency department charge nurse
  
  • Assures all necessary team members are present for resuscitation
  
  • Controls care of the trauma patient under the direction of the trauma surgeon and/or emergency department provider
  
  • Responsible for real-time trauma resuscitation documentation including personnel, interventions, treatments and timeline of care
  
  • Communicates with the house supervisor, trauma program manager, emergency department charge nurse, critical care charge nurse, and rapid response when there are multiple traumas
  
  • Serves as a resource to patients, families, nursing, ancillary services, physicians and others to provide optimal care to the injured patient
  
  • Responsible for issue identification, validation, analyses, and initiates follow-up to assure loop closure that will improve clinical outcomes and patient care
  
  • Serves as house wide resource for education and ongoing support specific to injured patients
  
  • Acts as primary preceptor for trauma department
  
  • Demonstrates ability to adapt model of care delivery to resources available
  
  • Assists with trauma related performance improvement projects and education to improve outcomes and quality of injured patient care
  
  • Participates in trauma performance improvement committees
  
  • Supports administrative, outreach, injury prevention, and research initiatives
  
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
  
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
  
  • Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

  Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
  
  • Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
  
  • State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
  
  • Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
  
  • All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
  
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience in emergency, trauma, or critical care required; 2 years’ emergency, trauma or critical care experience in an American College of Surgeons verified level II trauma center preferred
  
  • Prior charge nurse or leadership experience preferred
  
  • Kootenai Health approved professional certification to demonstrate clinical expertise strongly preferred within 6 months of hire, preferably CEN, TCRN and/or CCRN
  
  • Kootenai Health leadership development program as designated by trauma program manager
  
  • BLS required
  
  • ACLS required
  
  • PALS required
  
  • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC) required
  
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) and/or Advanced Trauma Course for Nurses (ATCN) certification required; TNCC or ATCN instructor preferred
  
  • Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) completion within last 5 years preferred

  Working Conditions
  
  • Must be able to maintain a standing position
  
  • Typical equipment used in a clinical job
  
  • Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
  
  • Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
  
  • Must be able to push, pull or transport heavy equipment
  
  • Must be able to assist in patient transfer
  
  • Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
  
  • Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

  Continue your career with Kootenai Health!

  At Kootenai Health, you can continue learning, growing, and advancing. With 397 beds licensed on the main campus, two critical access hospitals, and more than 50 clinics, we offer an almost endless array of meaningful opportunities. Our Internal Recruiters are dedicated to providing personalized service to our team members. They are available to answer internal mobility questions and assist you in navigating options to transition and expand your career and skills.

  If you’re interested in learning more about other roles, inquiring about the internal hiring process, or better understanding career pathways opportunities, please contact the Internal Recruitment team. We look forward to assisting you in finding a position that meets your lifestyle, goals, talents, and current and future skills.

  What to Expect after you transfer:

  • If you change your title or department, you will receive a new badge. Badges are printed and available in Security on the Wednesday of the week following your transfer.
  • Your benefits may change if your position status (FT, PT, or PRN) has been updated. Please talk with your Recruiter if you have any questions about your status and benefits.
  • Those with a primary position as a PRN will receive per diem pay. Per Diem rates are tiered depending on number of years of employment.
  • If you are moving into a new role, HR will provide you with a new job description to review and sign. HR will also request documentation for any new requirements for your position, including experience, education, licensure, certification, etc.
  • If EPIC training is required for your role and you have not completed the required module for your position, please complete an EPIC Fast Track Attestation at https://kh.org/epicfasttrack
  • If an advanced background check with Health and Welfare is required for your role and you have not completed one previously, you will need to complete the process before your transfer date.

  Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. We value investing in our employees and look forward to supporting you to find a position that best meets your needs, passions, and goals!

  Apply today! Please contact Stephanie by emailing internalrecruitment@kh.org . You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

  Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

• About the company

  Coeur d`Alene, North Idaho, Washington, Montana, Spokane

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