Trauma Program Manager

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department: Trauma
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

• Demonstrates core organizational values, sets clear expectations, coaches staff for professional growth, and guides teams through shifting priorities.
• Supervises Trauma Clinical Program staff, drives performance improvement initiatives, and ensures compliant billing practices for activation charges.
• Monitors and adheres strictly to all local, regional, state, and national trauma program regulations and clinical care standards.
• Directs the routine review and revision of all trauma policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines at least every three years.
• Manages all preparation, documentation, and operational readiness for HFC trauma designation verification visits.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted. Required if working in an adult critical care setting.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences:

• 3+ years of Emergency Department, Trauma ICU, Trauma Acute Care Nursing experience required
• 2+ years working in a prior Trauma Program Leadership role required
• TNCC Provider or Instructor certification obtained within 12 months of hire date
• STN TOPIC course completed within 12 months of hire date
• ATS Trauma Program Management course completed within 12 months of hire date