Nurse Manager - Trauma Program

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Position Purpose

Saint Mary’s Hospital is seeking a Trauma Program Nurse Manager to provide leadership for our Level 2 Trauma Center. This role partners with the Trauma Medical Director to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma standards, oversee trauma operations, and drive performance improvement, patient safety, and excellent outcomes across the trauma care continuum.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations of the Trauma Program ensuring ACS compliance

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize trauma care and outcomes

• Oversee Trauma Registry accuracy, reporting, and benchmarking (TQIP/NTDS)

• Coordinate Performance Improvement & Patient Safety (PIPS) activities

• Conduct clinical rounds and support Level I trauma activations while on duty

• Lead trauma education, training, and verification preparedness

• Support trauma policy development and injury prevention initiatives

Qualifications Required

• BSN from an accredited nursing program

• Active Connecticut RN license

• Knowledge of trauma care delivery and quality improvement

Preferred

• 3+ years of Trauma, ICU, or Emergency Department nursing experience

• Leadership experience in trauma or acute care settings

• Charge Nurse or Assistant Nurse Manager experience

• BLS/CPR certification

• TNCC, TCRN, CSTR, or other trauma certifications

Position Highlights

• Full‑time leadership role (40 hours/week)

• High‑impact role focused on trauma outcomes, safety, and compliance

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, acute care, community teaching hospital that has served Greater Waterbury since 1909. Licensed for 347 beds, Saint Mary’s is designated as a Level II Trauma Center, offers award-winning cardiac and stroke care. We house the region’s only pediatric emergency care unit and was the first to introduce the daVinci® Robotic Surgery System.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.