Full-Time Days
Originally opened in August of 1976 as Arlington Community Hospital in a rural part of town, Medical City Arlington has developed into a 382-bed full-service hospital located in the heart of the growing South Arlington area. There are well over 1,000 full-time and part-time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare personnel that make up our team. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare with nearly 600 highly skilled physicians who represent a wide variety of medical specialties. Together we form a team that is focused on high-quality care delivered safely in an environment filled with compassion and service.
Summary
In collaboration with the Emergency Services Leadership and the CNO, the Trauma Services Director will direct the care of the trauma patients hospital wide and support the stated mission, vision and values of Medical Center of Arlington. This role also supports emergency preparedness activities as it relates to the care of trauma patients.
The Director of Trauma Services (DTS) is responsible for the coordination of the clinical, educational, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all components of the Trauma Services Program. Collaborates with all healthcare professionals to establish the standards of trauma care, and assures that all are current with ACS and Level III and Level IV designation requirements from TDH. Responsible for developing, directing, coordinating, and implementing trauma care policies and procedures governing trauma care nursing. The DTS acts as a resource person and consultant to all patient care areas regarding nursing care, problem solving, identification, and correction of problems as related to the trauma patient. Responsible for directing the Trauma Performance Improvement components required to maintain Level IV and attain Level III standards. Assesses needs, evaluates alternatives and recommends physical facilities, equipment and supplies for trauma care delivery. Responsible for maintaining effective lines of communication with the Texas Department of Health, American College of Surgeons, surrounding area EMS systems and the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council. The DTS performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BSN required. Master's Degree preferred. Current Texas State RN licensure or compact license is accepted
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS issued by American Heart Association required
- Current TNCC required
- Current ENPC or PALS issued by the American Heart Association required
- Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) must be completed within 12 months of hire
- Member of the Texas Trauma Coordinators Forum and Society of Trauma Nurses preferred
- Prior experience in a leadership role required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Emergency Dept.
Compensation commensurate with experience with salary range between minimum - $95,200/maximum - $118,300. Sign-on and Relocation may be available for the right candidate.
