Aventura Hospital is a fully accredited 407-bed acute care facility, providing award-winning inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, medical, surgical and cancer services. In order to meet the needs of our ever-growing community we have invested $130 million in expanding and renovating the hospital. The new North Patient Tower features 243 private rooms with private baths, the newest technologically advanced patient care equipment, a 28 bed-Emergency Department, 2 new ICU units, the Surgical Services Suite with 10 new oversized operating rooms, a new Main Entrance and much more.

Ideally located in luxurious South Florida, Aventura Hospital is home to a community rich with diversity and world class infused culture. Our prime location - nestled between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale - means you'll be surrounded by the very best South Florida has to offer!

Job Description:

The Trauma Program Director oversees and coordinates all aspects of the development of a newly designated and growing Level II trauma program in a busy progressive hospital setting.   This individual oversees the development of policies and protocols and guidelines related to Trauma.  He or she coordinates and monitors trauma care management ensuring that comprehensive and continuous care for trauma patients evaluated and admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Room is provided.  The Director collaborates with the trauma program medical director in carrying out the educational, clinical, research, administrative and outreach activities of the trauma program.  They will collaborate and develop appropriate required clinical reports for the hospital and the State of Florida as required while ensuring accreditation standards are met for Trauma Center verification and Trauma Service compliance with regulatory agency standards for The Joint Commission and AHCA.

Qualifications: 

• Registered Nurse
• Bachelor Degree required – Master’s preferred
• Maintain a minimum of 10 CEU's in Trauma Nursing annually
• BLS; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and or Advanced Trauma Course for Nurses (ATCN) certifications
• Certified Emergency Room nursing (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate is preferred
• Three years of professional nursing experience in an inpatient critical care or emergency nursing area or trauma intensive care unit
• Background in trauma system management essential - required
• Experience in trauma registry management

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and range between $95k-115$k/annually.