RN Trauma Injury Prevention/ Performance Improvement Coordinator

Job Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. This position is part time, working 12 hours per week. Hours are flexible! Scope As Trauma Injury Prevention Outreach Educator with us, you'll never know what to expect, but you will know how to: Facilitate trauma education within the hospital and trauma referral region by identifying trauma education needs through Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Participate in community outreach and regional marketing for trauma Participate in the ERTAC and State Trauma Care Committee education and/or injury prevention subcommittees and yearly Rocky Mountain Rural Trauma Symposium Participate with relevant hospital and community stakeholders in legislative action committees in support of injury prevention public policy Collaborate with grant organizations to seek financial support for injury prevention and outreach activities. Minimum Qualifications Current healthcare related MT licensure (RN, Paramedic, etc) Two years current critical care of pre-hospital work experience (ie ICU, ED, Paramedic) Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association Current ACLS or ability to obtain within 6 months For RN, Current ATCN or TNCC auditor certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire For non-RN: Current PHTLS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire Current PALS or PEARS certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. 2. Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: St James Hospital Work City: Butte Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.88 - $82.23 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs ... (truncated, view full listing at source)