Registered Nurse (Rn) Trauma Clinical Coordinator

Your experience matters 

 Memorial Medical Center 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 a Trauma RN Clinical Coordinator, 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. 

How you'll contribute 

The Trauma RN Clinical Coordinator assists with the coordination of personnel and resources within the scope of the patient assignment. Acts as the liaison between the nursing departments and all ancillary departments to promote continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency and compliance. A Registered Nurse who excels in this role: 

• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities and performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services.
• During tour of duty, maintains constant communication between all nursing areas and the registration area in order to facilitate a smooth through put of patients. Provides basic direct patient care as needed.
• Insertion of PICC lines when ordered by the physician. Accesses Hickman catheters and port-a-Cath lines when needed.
• Responds to all in hospital emergencies to guide and assure appropriate outcomes. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• During tour of duty, rounds on all post-surgical or procedural patients. Provides 'just in time' education for staff. Assists physicians with procedures.
• Reports all incidents or unusual events to their director or appropriate supervisor.
• Provides moderate sedation when required. Knowledgeable of policy and procedure. Understands and practices within the scope of practice as an RN. 

Schedule:  This position is a Full Time, Exempt and Benefitted position. Work schedule is general business hours, mostly Monday - Friday.

What we're looking for  Qualified Applicants should have a current state RN license that is in good standing. Additional requirements include: 

• BSN Preferred
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.

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 

More about Memorial Medical Center

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.