Trauma Nurse Clinician - OP (RN)

Make a Difference in Trauma Patient Care

At Deaconess, our Trauma Performance Improvement Clinician plays a vital role in advancing the quality and safety of care provided to trauma patients. In this position, youll work closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary care teams to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement evidence-based solutions that enhance patient care across the trauma continuum.

If you are passionate about quality improvement, patient safety, trauma care, and education, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and organizational excellence.

Job Overview

The Trauma Performance Improvement Clinician (RN) collaborates with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager to support and enhance the quality of care provided to trauma patients from pre-hospital treatment through recovery and discharge.

This role is responsible for monitoring trauma patient outcomes, reviewing clinical cases, identifying performance improvement opportunities, and coordinating initiatives that promote safety, compliance, and exceptional patient care. The clinician works closely with physicians, nurses, EMS providers, and other healthcare professionals to evaluate trauma program performance, investigate events, resolve concerns, and drive quality improvements.

The Trauma PI Clinician utilizes advanced clinical expertise and evidence-based practices to ensure patients receive appropriate resources and care. This role also supports trauma education initiatives, participates in trauma rounds, contributes to trauma registry documentation, and helps maintain compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma standards.

What Youll Do

• Review trauma patient cases to identify trends, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor quality, safety, and clinical outcomes for trauma patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate events and facilitate resolution
• Participate in trauma rounds, committee meetings, and program reviews
• Support trauma registry documentation and data analysis
• Promote compliance with ACS trauma standards and organizational guidelines
• Develop and provide trauma-related education to staff and community partners
• Teach Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) and other trauma education courses as appropriate
• Partner with leadership to advance quality and patient safety initiatives
• Utilize evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and program performance

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or active education plan to obtain BSN within the timeframe established by hospital policy
• Minimum of two years of recent clinical experience in one of the following areas:
• Trauma
• Emergency Services
• Critical Care
• Prehospital/EMS

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Current certification in at least two of the following preferred:

• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)

• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)

• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) preferred

• Instructor status for TNCC and ATCN preferred

Why Join Deaconess?

At Deaconess, youll be part of a nationally recognized trauma team dedicated to continuous improvement and exceptional patient outcomes. Youll have the opportunity to influence patient care at a system level, collaborate with experienced clinical leaders, and contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, and innovation.

Join us and help shape the future of trauma care for our patients and community.