Description

Department:

35155 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - BCH Pediatrics: Pediatric Trauma Program

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 40 hours.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: MSN required, BCLS and PALS required, BTLS preferred, leadership and management experience in pediatric critical care, minimum of 5 years' experience in a Children's Hospital, demonstrated leadership/management experience, experience in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center preferred

REPORTS TO: Director Pediatric Critical Care Services

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of applicable state, Specialty Certification Preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.

Establishes effective networks with colleagues throughout Brenner Children's Hospital, the Medical Center and referral region

2.

Ensures that Brenner Children's Hospital Trauma Services are provided in accordance with Brenner Children's Hospital and the Medical Center's mission, strategic plans, and all internal/external regulations, policies and procedures

3.

Assure clinical progression toward defined quality outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and systems efficiency.

4.

Enhance community outreach and education within the referral area in collaboration with the BCH Outreach Physician Liaison, the BCH Executive Steering Committee, and the BCH Leadership Team

5.

Serves as unifying and integrating force to achieve Pediatric Trauma Program goals and to assist in the success of Brenner Children's Hospital and the overall Medical Center

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assures staff development activities promote and maintain clinical competence. Completes employee performance reviews along with conducting timely and meaningful feedback mechanisms. Provides counseling and direction to staff. Serves as a resource for all staff
• Proficiency in oral and written communication
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma services
• Healthcare planning, business, and physical management skills, including analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team leader
• Ability to prioritize work activities to achieve goals in a timely manner
• Problem solving, team work, consensus building, and negotiation skills
• Ability to extrapolate and apply current principles in the art and science of nursing to the practice of nursing
• High degree of discretion and flexibility
• Knowledge of research and methodology

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious disease
• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Occasionally exposed to patient elements
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crises situations
• May perform emergency care
• Subject to many interruptions
• Subject to long irregular hours
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Travel required
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of time spent performing the following activities:

0%

35%

65%

to

to

to

35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Sitting

x

Bending

x

Reaching with arms

x

Finger and hand dexterity

x

Talking

x

Hearing

x

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

x

20 lbs. maximum

x

50 lbs. maximum

x

100 lbs. maximum

Pay Range
$50.05 - $75.10

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The Manager, Pediatric Trauma is responsible for providing effective leadership through coordinating, planning, and evaluating operations of Brenner Children's Hospital Trauma Services. This position is responsible for the organization of services and systems necessary for a multidisciplinary approach to care for the pediatric trauma patient from point of entry to discharge. It ensures delivery of quality care through coordination and oversight of the pediatric trauma registry, maintenance of performance improvement and research activities pertinent to the population. This position works collaboratively with the Medical Directors for Trauma and Pediatric Trauma, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Critical Care Transport, and other hospital leaders in the planning and implementation of trauma related activities. The Manager, Pediatric Trauma is responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities to support and improve the quality of patient care by focusing on nursing practice and patient care systems. Current clinical and utilization standards are utilized to promote cost-effective care with positive patient outcomes. This position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide care for complex patients. Within his/her area of expertise, serves as an educator, mentor, consultant, expert clinician and as a role model for professional nursing practice by conducting research, publishing, and/or presenting at educational conferences.