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Director Trauma Program

Director Trauma Program

Next Move HealthcareSalem, Virginia, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Director Trauma Program

Location : Salem, VA

Schedule : Monday to Friday, 5x8 Hour Rotation, No Weekends

Salary Range :

  • Minimum : $110,600
  • Midpoint : $143,800
  • Maximum : $176,900 (based on experience)

Position Summary :

We are seeking a Trauma Program Director (TPD) to lead trauma operations, compliance, performance improvement, education, and program development at a State Level II Trauma Center. This role ensures trauma center verification standards are consistently met and aligns clinical processes with state and national regulations. You will serve as a high-level liaison between administration, clinical staff, EMS, and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities :

Survey Readiness & Compliance

  • Prepare the hospital for trauma verification / re-verification surveys (last : April 2024; next : April 2026)
  • Educate staff on guidelines from the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
  • Clinical & Administrative Oversight

  • Oversee operations of trauma protocols, registries, and outcomes
  • Supervise trauma registry staff (3 FTEs) and Trauma PI staff (2 FTEs)
  • Direct the work of Trauma Educator, Injury Prevention / Outreach Coordinator, and 2 Trauma Nurse Leads
  • Lead multidisciplinary trauma conferences and coordinate across all units
  • Education & Training

  • Organize internal and external trauma education programs
  • Conduct staff development, protocol rollouts, and mock reviews
  • Performance Improvement

  • Monitor trauma outcomes, trends, and sentinel events
  • Drive corrective action plans and ensure adherence to trauma performance measures
  • Liaison & Leadership

  • Collaborate with dedicated trauma surgeons, trauma APPs, EMS agencies, and community stakeholders
  • Report directly to the hospitals Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Engage with Division Trauma VP and attend monthly trauma meetings
  • Research & Community Engagement

  • Participate in trauma systems development at the local / state / national level
  • Facilitate research projects and data analysis for system improvement
  • Qualifications :

  • BSN required
  • Current RN license (Virginia)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC required
  • CEN or CCRN certification required within 2 years of hire
  • 3+ years of clinical nursing leadership experience in Trauma, ED, ICU, or similar critical care
  • Strong background in trauma program management, survey readiness, and regulatory standards
  • Experience coordinating multi-phase care delivery and team collaboration
  • Trauma Program Support Structure :

  • 3 Trauma Registrars
  • 2 Trauma PI Coordinators
  • 1 Trauma Educator
  • 1 Injury Prevention / Outreach Coordinator
  • 2 Trauma Nurse Leads
  • Dedicated Trauma Surgeons & APPs
  • Backed by a national network of 105 HCA trauma centers and internal mock trauma reviews
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