Overview

Located just off Highway 59 south, the 66-bed hospital in Livingston provides more than 60,000 patient services each year, with half of those services being offered in the Level 4 Trauma-Designated Emergency Department. Services offered include, Orthopedic care, Women’s Services, and a state-of-the-art Sleep Center. Imaging services include MRI, CT scan, nuclear medicine scans, 4D Ultrasound, cardiac echocardiograms, fluoroscopy, bone density scanning and 3D mammography.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a cost-effective system of care for trauma patients throughout the continuum of care. Works both independently and in collaboration with the trauma program medical director, as well as, other members of the health care and leadership teams. Completes statistical data, facilitates performance improvement activities, reports pertinent findings to respective committees. Self-directed and self-motivating, plans and conducts work with minimal direction, and reports the progress of work to the Emergency Department Director. Acts as a resource and provides information/education to unit staff and the community. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and core values.

Qualifications

Education Level

Graduate of an Accredited School of NursingLicensure/Certification

Current Texas RN License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (within 60 days of hire/transfer)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS or ENPC) (within 60 days of hire/transfer)

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) (within 18 months of hire/transfer)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently

Strong leadership skills

Must be able to relate to others on a professional level

Ability to plan, organize, and consult

Strong aptitude to present information in a sound and concise manner

Strong computer skills

Experience

Two years of Trauma experiencePay Range

$30.47 - $44.19 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.