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 outcomesSupervise 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 LeadsLead multidisciplinary trauma conferences and coordinate across all unitsEducation & Training
Organize internal and external trauma education programsConduct staff development, protocol rollouts, and mock reviewsPerformance Improvement
Monitor trauma outcomes, trends, and sentinel eventsDrive corrective action plans and ensure adherence to trauma performance measuresLiaison & Leadership
Collaborate with dedicated trauma surgeons, trauma APPs, EMS agencies, and community stakeholdersReport directly to the hospitals Chief Operating Officer (COO)Engage with Division Trauma VP and attend monthly trauma meetingsResearch & Community Engagement
Participate in trauma systems development at the local / state / national levelFacilitate research projects and data analysis for system improvementQualifications :
BSN requiredCurrent RN license (Virginia)BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC requiredCEN or CCRN certification required within 2 years of hire3+ years of clinical nursing leadership experience in Trauma, ED, ICU, or similar critical careStrong background in trauma program management, survey readiness, and regulatory standardsExperience coordinating multi-phase care delivery and team collaborationTrauma Program Support Structure :
3 Trauma Registrars2 Trauma PI Coordinators1 Trauma Educator1 Injury Prevention / Outreach Coordinator2 Trauma Nurse LeadsDedicated Trauma Surgeons & APPsBacked by a national network of 105 HCA trauma centers and internal mock trauma reviews