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THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager (TPM), the Trauma Performance Improvement (Pl) Coordinator supports the needs and operations of the Trauma Program. The Pl Coordinator is responsible for oversight and coordination of quality and performance needs of the Trauma Service. The Pl Coordinator works closely with the Trauma Registrars for collection and abstraction of trauma patient data to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the Trauma Registry.
EDUCATION/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
PAYROLL TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital
AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC).
Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital is represented by the California Nurse's Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
NOTE:Salary placement will be determined according to the current CNA memorandum of agreement, found here.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular, full-time vacancy.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: September 23, 2024
CLOSING DATE: ContinuousDuties include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts concurrent Level I review of patients within the program throughout their hospital stay while reviewing the plan of care for compliance with standards and clinical practice guidelines.
- Identifies variations or gaps in care and communicates deficiencies to involved care providers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Reviews medical records and other source documents to collect clinical data of patients in the Trauma Program according to the specifications and guidelines of the applicable data element. Any fall outs must be discussed with the TPM and respective unit leaders.
- Keeps TPM informed of patient status and reports any unusual or trending variances to support active and timely performance improvement. Assists the TPM with concurrent review and the coordination patient care within the program as necessary.
- Uses trauma registry, hospital event reporting systems, multi-disciplinary rounds, and other relevant data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Reviews trauma audit filters, outcomes and benchmark reports to ensure adequate documentation is performed as required by the Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) and the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS/COT).
- Coordinates trauma Pl projects.
- Establishes practice management guidelines.
- Prepares report presentation for Level 2 review-Intake rounds.
- Assists the Trauma Registrars with complex chart reviews to ensure accurate capture of diagnosis, procedures are identified.
- Collaborates with the TPM and Trauma Medical Director in the review and analysis of benchmark reports.
- Collaborates with the TPM to assure the Trauma Performance Improvement Patient Safety (PIPS) program is driven by Trauma Registry data based on National Trauma Data Standards and Ventura County Emergency Medical Services (VCEMS) data requirements.
- Identifies quality improvement issues in the clinical setting.
- Coordinates trauma care management within the multidisciplinary team.
- Works with all clinical educators and Nursing Education division on continuing education for trauma staff across the continuum to ensure proficiency and competence.
- Performs other related duties as required.
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Requires three (3) years professional registered nursing experience in inpatient care, with a background in trauma care.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
- Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by the first day of employment.
DESIRED:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) with an emphasis on emergency and/or critical care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of:
- The principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced trauma nursing care
- Microsoft Office professional suite (with programs such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Skilled in:
- Organization
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership
- Analysis and problem-solving
- Using computers for data entry purposes
Working ability to:
- Critically think and problem-solve quickly and effectively
- Organize information, people, and resources
- Function independently with minimal supervision
- Work collaboratively with and through others
- Handle diverse responsibilities concurrently
- Train employees and families
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
Information for Transfer Candidates
NOTE:If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click herefor additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - Pass/Fail: An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure and certification for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list.
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Erin Niemi by e-mail at Erin.Niemi@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2568.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
