Job Description

Department Overview

The Trauma Coordinator assists the Trauma Program Director (TPD) by assuring that OHSU fulfills all requirements as a Level I Trauma designated center for the State of Oregon and verified by the American College of Surgeons. In collaboration with the TPD, the Trauma Coordinator ensures that the program is meeting the mission of University Hospital.

Function/Duties of Position

The Trauma Program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to caring for injured patients across the continuum of care. The Trauma Program oversees continuous performance improvement. Trauma cases are monitored through the trauma registry and reviewed to evaluate clinical outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure compliance with national standards and best practices. This ongoing assessment supports patient safety, operational excellence, and readiness for trauma center verification every three years.

The Trauma Program also plays a vital role in education and community outreach. In addition, the program promotes injury prevention through community initiatives focused on areas such as fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, violence prevention, and public awareness. Through its commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement, education, and injury prevention, the Trauma Program serves as an essential resource for delivering high-quality trauma care and improving the health and safety of the communities it serves.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• 5 years of clinical inpatient trauma nursing experience in Level 1 or 2 trauma center, ED or Critical Care
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills;Computer literacy to include the ability to work in Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.
• Current Oregon Nursing license

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Nursing
• Previous experience as trauma coordinator
• TNCC Instructor
• ATCN
• TOPIC class
• TCRN certification

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu