Trauma Coordinator
Company: Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur
Location: Port Arthur
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description THIS IS A MONDAY - FRIDAY
POSITION POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the
Departmental Director and Chief Nursing Officer the Trauma Program
Coordinator (TPC) is responsible for assisting and managing
appropriate emergent care for the trauma patient throughout the
healthcare continuum. Provides ongoing assessment of care provided
to all trauma patients by participating in Performance Improvement
activities and Case Management. The TPC manages the trauma program
on a daily basis and is responsible for data
submission/distribution/report generation to/ for the Texas
Department of State Health Service EMS/Trauma Reporting Systems as
required. The TPC is responsible for abstraction and data
collection/entry, analysis and application to performance standards
of the trauma program. The TPC is responsible for the program
development, oversight and management ie: coordination of the
clinical, educational, planning, development, implementation, and
evaluation of all components of the Trauma Program. Collaborates
with all healthcare professionals to establish the standards of
trauma care, which are current with the American College of
Surgeons and Level IV designation requirements from the Texas
Department of State Health Services. Responsible for developing,
directing, coordinating and implementing trauma care policies and
procedures governing trauma care nursing. The TPC acts as a
resource person and consultant to all patient care areas regarding
nursing care, problem solving, identification, and correction of
problems as related to the trauma patient. Responsible for
directing the Trauma Performance Improvement components required to
maintain Level IV designation. Assesses needs, evaluates
alternatives and recommends physical facilities, equipment and
supplies for trauma care delivery. Responsible for maintain
effective lines of communication with the Texas Department of
Health EMS/Trauma Services, Jefferson County and surrounding area
EMS systems and Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council-R, and
the East Texas Gulf Coast Trauma Advisory Council RAC-R. The TPC
performs other duties as assigned. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifies opportunities to improve the quality of care, efficiency
& effectiveness of the trauma patient population. The TPC is
responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of
the Trauma Program for the Hospital. Responsibilities: 1. Develop,
implement and monitor the Trauma Performance improvement Program.
2. Develop and maintain the trauma registry-inclusive of data
abstraction/coding, and required submission to the Texas Trauma
Registry 3. Develop and implement a trauma education program for
all hospital staff involved in the care of trauma patients. 4.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the Trauma
Program. 5. Participate in regional public education programs 6.
Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of the
components of the Trauma Program. These include, but are not
limited to: a) Trauma Performance Improvement b) Trauma Registry c)
Trauma clinical Practice d) Trauma Education e) Trauma Injury
Prevention and Community Outreach 7. Conduct meetings with Trauma
Program and hospital departments 8. Act as a liaison with the
community and regional EMS Providers 9. Participates in a
leadership role in emergency management. 10. Participates in a
leadership role within the hospital. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal
Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 1.
Experience of 4-5 years in an Emergency Department. 2. Current RN
licensure in the state of Texas. 3. BSN required, Masters Preferred
4. Certification level courses (ACLS, BLS, NRP, etc.) as per
department specific competencies. 5. ENPC and TNCC Instructor
preferred. 6. Successful completion of Trauma Outcomes and
Performance Improvement Course, or equivalent, within 12 months of
hire date. 7. Abbreviated injury scoring (AIS) Course completion
required within 1 year of hire.
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