Trauma Nurse Coordinator - Trauma Program

Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: The Legacy nursing philosophy focuses on patients and their families. Our nurses embody this philosophy in everything they do, as advocates, communicators, problem-solvers and caregivers. Their expertise is sought after and respected by our health care team. In short, they are the face of wellness at Legacy. Does this sound like an environment in which you could thrive? If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Responsibilities: The Trauma Nurse Coordinator collaborates with the Trauma Program Manager, Medical Director, unit leaders and other members of the Trauma Program for planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations to provide excellence in patient care. The Nurse Coordinator promotes use of evidence-based guidelines, ensures compliance with state and national standards of care, assists with program quality management, and monitors performance measures. The Nurse Coordinator demonstrates a firm clinical knowledge base in trauma or burn care and systems theory, exhibits clinical leadership, promotes professional development, and is a change agent/role model. The Nurse Coordinator provides ongoing education and training for both Legacy nursing staff and the greater communities Legacy serves. Serves as a liaison between hospitals, physicians, pre-hospital providers and administration and supports regional outreach strategy. In addition, the Nurse Coordinator is responsible for assisting Legacy Health facilities in meeting the requirements of trauma or burn specific regulatory bodies. Qualifications: Education: Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred. Experience: Minimum one year of experience in caring for trauma patients in an acute care, emergency, or critical care unit required, three to five years preferred. Knowledge/Skills: Advanced expertise in the area of responsibility. Competence in application of the Nursing process. Ability to apply relevant theories and management concepts. Understanding of patient care cost and reimbursement information. Judgment, tact and diplomacy skills to interact with a broad spectrum of departments, physicians, patients/families, health care team members, professional colleagues and community members to effect desired outcomes. Ability to organize, prioritize and apply problem solving skills. Understanding of hospital systems. Ability to negotiate, collaborate, delegate and effect desired changes. Ability to apply appropriate teaching and learning principles for staff development. Must possess strong communication and leadership skills, including ability to lead by example. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work with multi-disciplinary staff, physicians, and managers throughout the organization. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. . Licensure: Current applicable state RN license required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Certification in Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) or Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) is strongly preferred. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support is required for Trauma Nurse Coordinators employed by Randall Children’s Hospital Pay Range: USD $57.63 - USD $86.08 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity: Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you

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