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Coordinates pediatric trauma performance activities to ensure institutional compliance with standards. Assists in clinical guideline development, outcome measurement, and research.

Job Duties

• Teaches pediatric components of the trauma nurse course and participates in integrating pediatric educational topics into educational offerings.
• Provides leadership for guideline development, revision, and outcome analysis in pediatric trauma patients and assists with adult trauma guideline development.
• Provides follow-up to institutions transferring pediatric trauma patients.
• Performs trauma registry queries to assist in performance improvement and research efforts of the trauma program.
• Provides education on the local, state, and national level regarding pediatric trauma care.
• Coordinates concurrent and retrospective performance improvement reviews on pediatric trauma patients.

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• 3 years Field of trauma and pediatrics within a trauma center.
• Basic computer skills including word processing.
• Good understanding of performance improvement measurement.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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