Job Title: Registered Nurse - Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
Location: Katy, TX
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM | 9 Hours/Day | 45 Hours/Week
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $2,200–$2,350/week
Traveler: $2,250–$2,450/week
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate trauma performance improvement initiatives, monitor regulatory compliance, and support quality improvement in trauma patient care.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; master’s degree preferred.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) completion required within 12 months of hire.
Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care area within a designated or verified trauma center.
Minimum 3 years of experience implementing performance improvement processes involving Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Joint Commission, National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), or other applicable regulatory standards.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet development, data reporting, and statistical analysis.
Strong critical-thinking skills and experience performing chart abstraction.
Responsibilities
Coordinate trauma performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
Support compliance with DSHS, Joint Commission, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Collect, report, and analyze trauma quality data, including NTDB requirements.
Perform chart abstraction and review clinical documentation to identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop and maintain spreadsheets, performance reports, and statistical analyses.
Monitor clinical performance indicators and support corrective action initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical teams and stakeholders to improve trauma patient care and outcomes.
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate performance improvement documentation.