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Baylor Scott & White Health Director of Nursing Trauma in Dallas, Texas
About Us
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we support well-being for all people, families, and communities. It is the biggest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, encouraging healthy living.
Our Core Values are:
We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
We never settle by constantly striving for better.
We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering accessto many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
Coordinate clinical services at trauma centers. Ensure compliance, registry, verification, and prevention. Drive improvement initiatives, oversee training, and manage promotion and communications.
Coordination with other departments is needed. You will review patient condition reports to ensure compliance.
Partnership with leadership is essential.
Ensure trauma centers are compliant. Develop standards aligning with goals.
You'll plan and carry out projects to meet yearly goals. Managing your department will be your responsibility. This means overseeing staff, processes, budgets, and costs. You'll also manage subordinates, solve technical issues, and track performance.
Your role is crucial and involves managing managers or supervisors. As part of our organization, you will help shape our trauma care efforts.
What You'll Do
Oversee the clinical trauma services in the designated area.
Develop and apply strategic plans and operational priorities for trauma care, aligned with our business priorities.
Work closely with senior staff, medical, and nursing teams to coordinate and deliver trauma services in our center.
Regularly assess the care provided to trauma patients and spearhead quality and performance improvements in the trauma center.
Detect possible criterion deficits in accordance with the ACS guidelines and communicate hurdles toward rectification to senior staff.
Establish and enforce policies and procedures to deliver optimal trauma care in the designated area.
Plan and conduct an annual needs assessment for all trauma programs to ensure effective service delivery.
Ensure compliance with accepted standards and patient management guidelines on trauma care, identifying and resolving potential issues.
Take charge of the selection and organization of trauma education for the trauma center or assigned trauma service.
What Will Make You Successful In The Role
You need 3 years experience in trauma, surgical critical care, or a similar field.
Having previously held a leadership role will be beneficial.
Familiarity in working within large, structured healthcare organizations and across different departments and clinical disciplines will be useful.
Proficient problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking skills are vital.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills are necessary.
Belonging Statement
We think everyone should feel welcomed and supported. Our workforce should mirror our communities.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
Have a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
Hold a valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and (BLS) Basic Life Support certifications.
Be a Registered Nurse.
Must have either a current PALS or current ENPC certification.
Maintain a current certification in Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses or Trauma Nurse Core Course.
As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.