Trauma Coordinator, RN (Cary Hospital) full-time

About WakeMed:
WakeMed Cary Hospital provides exceptional patient care to the residents of Cary, N.C., and the surrounding area. This full-service community hospital has 178 inpatient beds and is part of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals system. The only hospital in western Wake County, Cary Hospital offers an array of services including: surgical services; Women's Pavilion & Birthplace; intensive care; general medical and surgical nursing care; telemetry monitoring unit; cardiac and vascular catheterization labs; centers for advanced gastrointestinal, chest pain and sleep; inpatient rehab and outpatient specialty rehab services; and outpatient ancillary services. Additionally, the hospital’s 24-hour emergency department is backed by WakeMed Children's Hospital and Wake County's only Level I WakeMed Trauma Center in Raleigh.

Cary Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and has received accreditation in Chest Pain from the American College of Cardiology. WakeMed Cary Hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Trauma Coordinator, RN is responsible for the clinical activities of the Trauma Program and ensures the efficiency of the program by coordinating the clinical aspects of the trauma program, facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to trauma care, and participating in the collection and monitoring of data for performance improvement.  The position leads performance improvement efforts through concurrent patient review and project management. The Trauma Coordinator maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to assure proficiency in the care of trauma patients by completing the Trauma Nurse Core Course and/or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses within one year of hire.

Experience Requirements:
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 3 Years Clinical - Emergency Department/Trauma Required - Or Clinical - Critical Care (ICU/CCU) Required

Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required - And Master's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required - And Basic Life Support Required - And Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required - Within 1 Year of Hire

Hours of Work:
Mon-Fri (8-5)

Weekend Requirements:
No Weekends

Call Requirements:
None