About this role
Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.
Job Summary The RN Coordinator/Specialist – Trauma is responsible for coordinating clinical care and trauma program operations in collaboration with the trauma team, emergency services, surgical staff, and hospital leadership. This role ensures quality care delivery to trauma patients, supports trauma registry and performance improvement activities, and facilitates compliance with state and national trauma designation standards. Essential Functions Coordinate trauma patient care activities across emergency, surgical, and inpatient units. Collaborate with trauma physicians, emergency department staff, and nursing teams to implement trauma protocols. Participate in trauma rounds, case reviews, and care conferences. Serve as a resource for trauma clinical standards, documentation practices, and regulatory compliance. Support trauma registry abstraction, data accuracy, and documentation for trauma designation compliance. Assist in preparing for trauma surveys and accreditation processes. Provide trauma education and support staff development through training initiatives. Promote quality improvement by monitoring outcomes and supporting corrective actions as needed. Document trauma coordination activities in the EMR and quality systems. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong knowledge of trauma nursing principles, injury scoring, and trauma system regulations. Ability to collaborate across multiple departments and care settings. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and data management skills. Familiarity with trauma registry software and EMR systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary trauma team.
Education Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred) And Master’s Degree in nursing, healthcare management or administration (Preferred) Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support Upon Hire (May be Required-Facility Specific) And TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Upon Hire (May be Required-Facility Specific) Experience 2+ years acute care nursing experience with trauma patient care (Required) And Prior Experience in care coordination, quality improvement, or clinical leadership (Preferred)