Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Trauma team members (RN, data analysts, care coordinators, educators) find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a nursing career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Manages a nationally verified American College of Surgeons Level I Trauma Center. Facilitates the delivery of quality care to the trauma and acute care surgery patient, either directly or indirectly, throughout the continuum of care from pre-hospitalization to rehabilitation. Serves as a liaison to national, state, regional and community resources/agencies involved in trauma and acute care surgery. Responsible for the oversight leadership of outreach and injury prevention.
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Responsibilities
Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Manages the operations of Trauma Services and integration with other departments.
Develops and implements a strategy to maintain the hospital as a leader in trauma and acute care surgery.
Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of department operations and database management.
Provides oversight and leadership for performance improvement and patient safety activities.
Leads the professional education efforts of the trauma program to provide trauma specific education to nurse, paramedics, physicians and others in trauma care in conjunction with community area health providers.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
RN
Trauma Nurse Core Course
Preferred Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
- Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Adv Trauma Care for Nurses
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we?re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer