RN, Trauma Registrar/Outreach

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The RN, Trauma Registrar/Outreach oversees all components of Trauma Registry operations including identifying cases, data abstraction, data collection, data entry and retrieval, data quality and integrity, data analysis, display and statistical conversion, generating reports, and performing system maintenance of the registry. The RN, Trauma Registrar/Outreach is charged with assisting with the annual report, conducting a variety of data analysis and reports, coordinating and preparing for survey by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The RN, Trauma Registrar/Outreach is an individual contributor and a subject matter expert in state, regional, and national regulatory agencies providing required data to ensure the accreditation of the hospital's trauma designation, collaborates with Trauma Program leadership to develop and assure the quality and accuracy of the trauma registry database.

Experience

• 2 years of nursing experience working in a surgical, critical, or emergency care setting is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office, and variety of software applications.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university is required.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required.

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.

• TNCC/ENPC required.

• AAAM Abbreviated Injury Scale Course (within 12 months) required.
• Certified Specialist in Trauma Registrar (CSTR) or Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) (within 18 months) required.
• ICD10 Coding Certificate (within 12 months) required.
• Trauma Data Registry Course (within 12 months) required.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.