A Brief Overview Administrative responsibilities include organizing services and systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach to burn care and the leadership ability to strategically support and advance the mission of the Burn Program. Will be responsible for the daily operations of the Burn Program including assistance in engagement, burn outreach, education, coordination of burn survivor programs and services, prevention activities, management of the burn database, coordination of the burn performance improvement program and all activities related to ABA / ACS burn center verification / Mississippi designation.
In collaboration with the medical director, burn program manager (BPM), and burn nurse manger, coordinate efforts for a 4 tiered burn PI program that is designed to monitor the quality of health care delivered to patients/ families cared for on the Burn Service-Line. The distinct goal of this program is to ensure that the highest quality of care is consistently delivered to the patients at all times and by all personnel.
This process is designed to identify opportunities for improvement along the continuum of care; take the initiative to identify gaps/contributing factors, and work collaboratively with stakeholders through the burn PI group, M&M conference to devise plans of action. The loop closure in selected areas includes monitoring for effectiveness over time. Collaborates with the community outreach coordinator for burn and trauma in outreach efforts by providing assistance in burn care training to partner with institutions, providers, community groups, fire departments and other EMS providers.
Provide feedback to EMS agencies and referring physicians / facilities on burn patient outcomes and quality of care issues. Represent the burn program at community events and local / national meetings. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all disciplines and departments necessary to create optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment.
Coordinate operations of burn survivor programs, events, and services, while continuously maintaining the burn survivor database. Maintain relationships with burn foundations and facilitate patient and program assistance as needed. Partner with medical staff, rehab and burn unit nursing leadership to set goals and create initiatives that advance communication, education, improve patient safety and increase patient satisfaction.
In collaboration with the burn medical director, BPM, burn rehab, and burn nursing leadership; coordinates the assessment and analyses of existing burn patient care policies, protocols, educational materials and practice management guidelines pertinent to the care of the burn patient/families. Help coordinate the burn center’s Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) training program as mandated by the American Burn Association (ABA).
Participate in strategic planning for the burn center in alignment with the organizations mission. Coordinate and / or participate in new ventures that may serve to increase volume and expand relationships. Collaborate with Business Development to develop and strengthen relationships with outside organizations.
Ensures under the leadership of the BPM that the burn center meets all regulatory requirements for ABA burn center verification and collaborates with the burn medical director and (BPM) to co-direct these review processes. Coordinate and maintain the burn registry by directly supervising and assisting the burn registrar to ensure accurate and timely data input and reporting. Coordinator will also be responsible for validation, accuracy and consistency of data reporting.
Serve as a liaison and represents the program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal burn care management. Contribute to research projects, analysis, and distribution of findings as needed. Support the design coordinate and supervises burn prevention activities at community, state, and national levels.
Qualifications Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in HealthCare Administration/Management or related area Preferred ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support within 1 Year Required and ACLS within 1 Year Required and CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation within 1 Year Required Clinical background in critical care and/or Burn Required and Minimum 2 years experience of leadership experience Preferred and Additional experience and requirements may be required based on assigned medical clinics/practices Required Physical Demands Standing - Occasionally Walking - Occasionally Sitting - Constantly Lifting - Rarely Carrying - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Pulling - Rarely Climbing - Rarely Balancing - Rarely Stooping - Rarely Kneeling - Rarely Crouching - Rarely Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Rarely Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Rarely Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
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