Trauma Coordinator

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

• The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Trauma is responsible for coordinating clinical care and trauma program operations in collaboration with the trauma team, emergency services, surgical staff, and hospital leadership. This role ensures quality care delivery to trauma patients, supports trauma registry and performance improvement activities, and facilitates compliance with state and national trauma designation standards.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate trauma patient care activities across emergency, surgical, and inpatient units.
• Collaborate with trauma physicians, emergency department staff, and nursing teams to implement trauma protocols.
• Participate in trauma rounds, case reviews, and care conferences.
• Serve as a resource for trauma clinical standards, documentation practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Support trauma registry abstraction, data accuracy, and documentation for trauma designation compliance.
• Assist in preparing for trauma surveys and accreditation processes.
• Provide trauma education and support staff development through training initiatives.
• Promote quality improvement by monitoring outcomes and supporting corrective actions as needed.

• Document trauma coordination activities in the EMR and quality systems.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong knowledge of trauma nursing principles, injury scoring, and trauma system regulations.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and care settings.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and data management skills.
• Familiarity with trauma registry software and EMR systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary trauma team.

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred) And
• Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And
• ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire (May be Required-Facility Specific) And
• TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Upon Hire (May be Required-Facility Specific)

Experience

• 2+ years acute care nursing experience with trauma patient care (Required) And
• Prior Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical leadership (Preferred)