Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Program Manager

Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Program Manager 

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Schedule: 5x8’s 8:00am-5:00pm

Your experience matters

Saline Memorial Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Trauma Program Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join Saline Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) Trauma Program Manager and play a vital role in advancing trauma care and patient outcomes across our community. In this leadership position, you will oversee the monitoring and evaluation of nursing care for trauma patients while partnering closely with the Trauma Medical Director to coordinate quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives. From pre-hospital care through discharge, you will drive trauma program excellence by facilitating quality assurance activities, analyzing outcomes, and implementing strategies that enhance patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN who is passionate about clinical excellence, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on trauma services within a growing healthcare organization

How you'll contribute

A RN Trauma Program Manager excels in this role:

• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.

• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols

• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: BLS / ACLS / PALS / TNCC required CSTR certification within 18 months of hire.
• Minimum five (5) years of trauma or critical care experience required
• Previous Emergency Services experience preferred  
• Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.
• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.

More about Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas

Saline Memorial Hospital is a 177-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Benton, Arkansas community for over 70 years. We work with 180 active and consulting physicians and operate seven clinics. We are proud to be recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation, MBSAQIP, Optum, CARF, and AASM.

At Saline Memorial Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

EEOC Statement

"Saline Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saline Memorial Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."