Performance Improvement Specialist - Trauma Services
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Roanoke ,VA, US, 24014Job SummaryThe Trauma Performance
Improvement Coordinator (TPIC) works in collaboration with the
Director of Trauma and Trauma Section Chief and is responsible for
the coordination and facilitation of the Trauma Performance
Improvement Program (TPIP). This encompasses all aspects of care
provided by many disciplines to injured patients from the
prehospital area throughout the hospitalization to discharge and
recovery.The Trauma PI Coordinator provides coordination and
facilitation of performance improvement through data collection,
analysis, trending and benchmarking of outcomes. S/he provides
leadership in the development and implementation of quality
improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on injured
patients across departmental areas and represents the Trauma
Service during complex root cause analysis of adverse and sentinel
events. The position requires facilitation of workgroup and team
efforts associated with accreditation as a Level One Trauma Center
and maintaining compliance with all requirements established by the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health and the American
College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. S/he participates in
trauma registry data collection, creating and validating reports,
the validity and accuracy of registry data and works closely with
Carilion Clinic TSG and the designated vendor to maintain
confidentiality and prevention of cyberspace piracy while
troubleshooting any registry related problems. S/he is responsible
for accurate and timely submission of registry data to the Virginia
State Trauma Registry (VSTR) and the National Trauma Database/TQIP
. Collaborates closely with the Director of Trauma and Trauma
Section Chief to ensure confidentiality in physician peer review
including follow up action plans and loop closure or event
resolution. Is ultimately responsible for maintaining a process for
safeguarding the meaningful data that is reported to the Hospital
Joint Quality Committee and the Medical Staff Peer Review Oversight
Committee. Works with an ever increasing level of independence and
exercises discretion in the performance of duties. Frequent
communication about complex and confidential issues with
physicians, patients, staff, and other organizations to maintain
the flow of information to coordinate patient and to resolve
problems is required. Issues may require communication with risk
management, patient safety and the legal department staff and could
have an impact on legal compliance, fiscal results and compliance
with state and national requirements as a Level One Trauma
Center.Based in western Virginia, we inspire better health through
compassionate care, medical education and research and neighborhood
outreach. Note the worthy advantages of supportive leadership,
state-of-the-art technological resources, inter-professional teams,
innovative learning, and advancement potential.Minimum
QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited School of
Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
required. Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
Preference will be given to Registered Nurses with diverse clinical
experience or experience in Quality Management or Performance
ImprovementExperience: 5 years clinical nurse experience required
in trauma patient care. Experience in project management related to
quality initiatives or performance improvement required. Knowledge
of principles of hospital quality preferredLicensure,
certification, and/or registration: License as a Registered Nurse
in the state of Virginia required. Certification as a Professional
in Healthcare Quality preferred. Certified Professional in Patient
Safety (CPPS) preferred.Other Minimum Qualifications: Satisfactory
completion of orientation; positive interpersonal oral
communication skills; self-directed and must excel in attention to
detail; effective written communication skills; analytic business
skills; integrity; innovation; team player; courteous; ability to
resolve complaints/issues; customer-focused philosophy of service
delivery; ability/ willingness to work as an integral member of a
multi skilled team.Our ValuesBelow are our core values that we
strive to embody and expect of all our team members:Collaboration:
Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.Commitment:
Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and
service.Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.Courage:
Doing what's right for our patients without question.Curiosity:
Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of
excellence.Requisition Number: 106933 Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Shift: Day
Shift Details: Prim. Monday - Friday; Day shiftRecruiter: DANA E
JOHNSON Recruiter Phone: 540-400-4631Recruiter Email:
dejohnson@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR
Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.This is Carilion Clinic ... An
organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected
and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health
system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that
is always learning, never discouraged and forever
curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust
system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers,
Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences,
multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion
School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can
make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly,
make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people
are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. Equal
Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected
Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityCarilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.Please see job
descriptionPI182632540
Keywords: Carilion Clinic, Roanoke , Performance Improvement Specialist - Trauma Services, Other , Roanoke, Virginia
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