Injury Prevention Specialist and Registrar - Emergency Department, 0.8 FTE

JOB SUMMARY: The Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar is responsible for the injury prevention component and registrar components of the trauma program. Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar assumes responsibility for data abstraction from patient charts, data input into the hospital trauma registry that is reported to the State of Montana Trauma Systems, data collection and tracking for internal hospital trauma data logs, generating statistics/reports within the department and as requested by other various departments and outside entities as needed for ongoing performance evaluation and improvement. Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar performs data checks for validity/reliability and submits data quarterly and on an annual basis to the State of Montana Trauma Systems. Person fulfilling this position is expected to attend monthly trauma committee meetings.

The Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar is also responsible for the overall planning, development, and oversight of the injury prevention activities developed within the Trauma Program for St. Peter’s Health, with direct input by the Trauma Coordinator. Injury prevention activities are developed to target trauma related hospital and/or community needs which may be driven by the trauma registry statistics. The Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar works collaboratively with the Trauma Program Coordinator for all injury prevention activity implementation and will use relevant data abstraction from the registry for identification of education and prevention needs. This person will also be responsible for collaboration with other hospital staff and relevant external agencies. This individual will serve as a resource to nursing staff, pre-hospital personnel, and other outside personnel related to trauma care and injury prevention education. It is the responsibility of the Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar to conduct community education programs for diverse populations as well as coordinate responses to request for injury prevention information. Job duties may include development of brochures, audiovisual aids, and presentation handouts to correlate with injury prevention activities. The Trauma Program Injury Prevention Specialist / Registrar is responsible for accurate documentation and record keeping of all injury prevention activities.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies all patient cases that meet criteria for inclusion in the state trauma registry database
• Appropriately analyzes and records data within a log for all trauma related cases that meet internal tracking requirements, this includes both trauma related cases that do and do not qualify for state trauma registry database
• Reviews medical records in detail to obtain required elements needed for trauma registry reporting
• Consults with physicians or other clinical staff as needed for assistance with acquiring trauma case reporting information
• Reports and/or transmits hospitals data in a timely and complete manner as required by Montana Department of Health and Human Services (state registry)
• Retrieves and analyzes registry data and disseminates trauma information and reports as requested.
• Ensures system is in place to monitor validity of data abstraction and entry.
• In collaboration with Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Medical Director set standards for data entry, implements necessary procedures, and provide documentation for all registry related functions.
• Work closely with the Trauma Coordinator, Trauma Medical Director, ED Director, hospital staff, and physicians to maintain trauma designation status.
• Actively participates in educational activities to include trauma registry related education programs.
• Participates in the development of trauma care systems at the community, state and/or national level as needed.
• Develops and maintains injury prevention programs for the trauma program with the direct input from the Trauma Program Coordinator.
• Designs and implements educational programs and/or activities for healthcare providers and community organizations that increase trauma awareness, support trauma prevention, and improve both trauma performance and outcomes.
• Manages budgeting of all programs and activities developed with input from Emergency Department Director and Administration.
• Applies for grants as applicable for additional funding of injury prevention programs.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare. Computer experience (spreadsheet, database, word processing and basic graphic design) strongly preferred. Meditech experience preferred. Knowledge of medical science, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology/disease processes, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, and medical procedures/processes. Skills to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and practice independent judgment to prioritize work with deadlines. Experience in developing, overseeing, and evaluating the effectiveness of an implemented program as well as developing/delivering presentations to adults and children preferred.

EDUCATION: Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: RN required. Willing to complete ICD 10 coding training.

Aptitudes: * Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customer and ability to implement decisions using effective interpersonal skills and without sacrificing relationships. *Demonstrated ability to effectively complete assigned work while experiencing multiple interruptions. *Demonstrated ability to manage complex and multiple tasks within assigned time period. *Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction, performs detailed assignments, and compile information with accuracy. *Demonstrated ability to analyze data and prepare accurate and easily interpreted reports. *Demonstrated ability to research best practices and incorporate into current systems. *Demonstrated ability to use feedback from diverse individuals or groups and implement an effective solution, including ensuring compliance with legal requirements. *Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage a project with limited supervision.* Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to positively interact with other professionals. *Must possess prioritization and critical thinking skills with the demonstrated ability for comprehension of the implementation of appropriate clinical judgements, decisions, and interventions.

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