TRAUMA PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
Camden, New Jersey
Overview
Our TRAUMA PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR are clinical innovators who utilize the scientific process and national standards as a framework for providing extraordinary care while functioning within scope of practice and as part of a collaborative team with physicians and other team members. They serve as clinicians, health care researchers, professional educators, interdisciplinary consultants, and patient advocates.
Success Profile
We’ve identified several TRAUMA PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR personality traits that best fit within our organizational infrastructure, company culture, and shared values. Are you a match?
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Results-Driven
- Strategic
- Clinical Excellence
Culture
At Cooper University Health Care, we’ve built an environment where everyone is passionate about learning, healing, and service. Making this mission a reality means cultivating supportive, inspiration-focused conversations between our team members at every level. We’re proud of the purpose-driven culture our team shares, and the outcomes it produces for our patients.
Cooper Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are valued members of our medical staff and work collaboratively with our health care teams across the organization. Our APPs work at top of license, providing high quality, compassionate care to patients in primary, acute, and specialty care settings.
- Eileen F. Campbell MSN, APN
Chief Advanced Practice Provider
Employee Voices
Benefits
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403(b)
As a way to jumpstart your retirement savings, Cooper University Health Care will have 3% of your compensation automatically deducted from your pay each payroll period and contributed to your account under the plan with Fidelity Investments.
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Medical/Dental
Cooper offers multiple health plans through Independence Administrators (IA) which give you expanded access through the national Blue Card PPO program. Cooper offers dental benefits through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier and Sun Life DMO.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Cooper University Health Care believes that ongoing education is important, both personally and professionally. If you are a benefit eligible, full-time, or part-time team member authorized to work at least 20 hours per week, you are eligible for Tuition Assistance.
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Educational Stipend
Cooper offers an annual educational stipend based on your employment status. These funds can be used for educational conferences, trainings, subscriptions, etc. In addition, Cooper covers the renewal cost of licenses and certifications that are required for your position. As a nationally recognized academic health system, Cooper offers many learning opportunities including free CE/CME events. There are many opportunities to continue your professional growth as a team member at Cooper!
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Peer Connection Support Group
Our APP Peer Support & Connection team is here to provide nonjudgmental, confidential support to APPs who are experiencing distress or simply looking for connection with other team members.
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Professional Development
There are many opportunities to get involved in precepting, mentorship, research, Interprofessional education, grand rounds and presentations.
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AP Council
Our AP Council promotes opportunities that enhance our APP’s professional growth & development from novice to expert. All are encouraged to get involved in our Engagement, Professional Development and Orientation/Transition Committees for fun, learning and networking opportunities!
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APP Symposium Committee
Cooper APPs host an annual APP Symposium, an in person educational event. This is a great way to continue your education, sharpen our presentation skills and network with colleagues.
Responsibilities
TRAUMA PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
Camden, NJJob ID 23200Job Type Full TimeShift DaySpecialty TraumaAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator is an RN who facilitates obtaining the program requirements necessary for the American College of Surgeons Level I Adult Trauma and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center verification/reverification through identification of issues, finding solutions, and collaborating to affect change. The PI Coordinator uses advanced skills in quality assessment to perform comprehensive quality of care and service audits that develop validated care standards, data repositories and outcome measurements related to trauma patient care. Collects and analyzes bench marking data, focus studies and clinical indicators. Ensures loop closure, prepares reports, presents outcomes, and participates in organizational-wide continuous improvement projects as it relates to the Trauma Performance and Patient Safety program
Major Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with the Trauma Program Director, Pediatric Trauma Program Manager, and Trauma Medical Directors
- Takes initiative in planning, developing, organizing, and evaluation of Cooper’s Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Program
• Oversee and support the written Trauma PIPS plan. This will include the development of quality indicators, complications, and other tracking/trending.
- Coordinate performance improvement aspects of the trauma program with appropriate departments, managers, staff, and physicians.
- Assesses the need for and facilitates the development and compliance with trauma protocols, guidelines, pathways, and standard order sets.
- Assists with the development and coordination of projects that will enhance the trauma service. *Completes case reviews and analyses for contribution factors to the variance in care and/or complications
• Demonstrates an understanding of trauma surgery procedures and trauma patient care including standards of care as well as potential injury complications
- Facilitates, assists, and supports the Trauma Team in issue resolution and care facilitation.
- Participates in and provides reports for trauma and hospital meetings related to the Performance Improvement of the Trauma Program.
- Participate in the monthly interprofessional Trauma PIPS Committees
Experience Required
- Minimum of 5 years trauma clinical experience with strong background in trauma/ critical care required
- Prior involvement with Quality Improvement and Outcomes management required
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN required, MSN preferred
License/Certification Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required
- CCRN and/or TCRN preferred
Special Requirements
- Completion of Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course within 6 months of hire
- Membership and active participation in professional organizations such as American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Society of Trauma Nurses, and/or American Trauma Society required.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, MS 365/ TEAMS and Excel are required
- Ability to work independently/ Self-Directed with minimal supervision