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JOB SUMMARY Identifying variances in care and criteria fall-outs to help guide the overall care of trauma patients in this organization. Responsible for 100% trauma registry chart audits, data compilation, state registry reporting and data entry. Frequent interaction with providers and support staff, as well as survey teams during re-designation cycle. Trauma Registrars have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.The RN Trauma Registrar is responsible for creating and running existing validations reports in the Trauma Registry for Quality, Performance Improvement and the Trauma Program. Skills include data analysis and data validity of the Trauma Registry. Works with other registrars to assure the trauma registry data is validated in a timely, accurate manner to promote quality collection of clinical and administrative data. Complies with all Federal and State regulations and accrediting bodies. Collaborates with Trauma Service Manager, Trauma Coordinator and Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to identify performance trends and subsequent reports necessary to comply with the requirements of the National Trauma Data Bank and the Department of State and Health Services. JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum EducationCompletion of Associate's Degree in NursingMinimum Work ExperienceTwo consecutive years in acute care setting preferred.Required Licenses/CertificationsAssociates Degree in NursingCAISS within 18 monthsAIS/AAAM Course within 12 monthsICD10 Coding Certificate within 12 monthsTrauma Data Registry Course within 12 monthsBLSRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesFamiliarity with State criteria for a Level III trauma designated facility is a core component in this roleIn collaboration with the trauma team, will use the trauma registry to guide injury prevention in the communityCollaborate with the Trauma Program Manager to meet National, State and Regional deadlines for submission of trauma registry dataCollaborate with Trauma Program leadership to run monthly trauma meeting reportsCollaborates with the Trauma Program leadership to complete monthly Trauma Registry Validation including single, multivariable and inter-rater reliability validation checks of the trauma registry data and trauma registrarsEfficient, thorough chart auditing skillsTimely chart auditsCompile data and identify trendsDemonstrate competency in Microsoft Office utilizationMeeting and communication professional etiquette/attireParticipate in committee reporting as requestedDemonstrate confidentialityDesignated DriverNoOSHA Category3 - Low Risk