Trauma Program Coordinator (Public Health Nurse 2)

This position requires an unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing License or the ability to acquire an Oregon Registered Nursing License within the first three months of employment.

This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Care Regulation & Quality Improvement (HCRQI) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Trauma Program Coordinator to assure that the citizens of the State of Oregon have access to safe, quality trauma care. The Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program develops and regulates systems for quality emergency medical care in Oregon. This ensures that EMS Providers are fully trained, that emergency medical vehicles are properly equipped, and emergency medical systems are functioning efficiently and effectively.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

What will you do?
As the Trauma Program Coordinator, you will coordinate the Oregon Trauma Center Designation program which includes conducting site visits, preparing reports, and monitoring required action plan completion. You will develop and implement Trauma Center Designation program policies and procedures for evaluating trauma center performance and patient care. In addition, you will recruit, coordinate and train physician and nurse surveyor contractors and prepare and implement contract agreements with physician and nurse surveyor contractors.

In this position, you will provide expert frontline recommendations to internal trauma program leadership and external trauma stakeholders regarding trauma system improvement; work with EMS & Trauma program data team assigned to the Trauma Registry to recommend trauma system data elements and definitions; and to utilize data sources to monitor and analyze trauma care both at the local, regional and statewide level. In addition, you will monitor trauma system performance through medical records reviews and OTR data analysis and participate in developing and implementing trauma registry training. Assist with the preparation of the biennial trauma program report.

As the Trauma Program Coordinator, you will provide technical support and foster collaboration, partnership, and joint planning with state and regional advisory committees, state agencies, and community organizations. You will also provide technical support and consultative services to trauma centers regarding patient care improvement and maintaining compliance with state regulations.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are an experienced public health nurse with trauma experience, apply today.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills

• Minimum requirements: a master's degree in nursing and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience OR a bachelor's degree in nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative or teaching experience.
• A current unencumbered Oregon Registered Nursing License or the ability to obtain an Oregon Registered Nursing License within the first three months of employment.
• Knowledge and experience with the characteristics of emergency medical services and/or facility-based acute and tertiary health care settings is essential.
• Experience working with applicable statutes, rules and professional standards that govern the regulation of hospitals, emergency departments and trauma hospitals.
• Experience diffusing and resolving challenging provider concerns and complainants.
• Experience performing research independently, analyzing, and interpreting information to resolve problems and complaints and making independent decisions based on in-depth professional experience.
• Proficiency in skillful communication, both written and oral and must apply the principles of documentation.
• Proficient with electronic information systems, the Internet and email.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record; current driver’s license needed as travel is required with some overnight stays.
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/Trauma-Program-Coordinator--Public-Health-Nurse-2-_REQ-64315

Contact Information

Cyndi Phipps-Roman 503-569-0066