Lead, Trauma PI Analyst - Trauma Center

Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager, the Lead, Trauma PI Analyst serves as the clinical and registry expert for the pediatric trauma program. This role integrates advanced trauma registry operations, clinical oversight across the continuum of trauma care, and performance improvement (PI) leadership to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State of California, and local trauma system requirements.

This position functions as a lead subject matter expert and institutional resource, providing programmatic oversight, complex case review, data integrity assurance, and trauma PI facilitation. This position will participate in the regional, state, and national trauma performance improvement activities such as Trauma Quality Performance Improvement Program (TQIP).

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager, the Lead, Trauma PI Analyst serves as the clinical and registry expert for the pediatric trauma program. This role integrates advanced trauma registry operations, clinical oversight across the continuum of trauma care, and performance improvement (PI) leadership to ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS), State of California, and local trauma system requirements.

This position functions as a lead subject matter expert and institutional resource, providing programmatic oversight, complex case review, data integrity assurance, and trauma PI facilitation. This position will participate in the regional, state, and national trauma performance improvement activities such as Trauma Quality Performance Improvement Program (TQIP).

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing BLS for Health Providers (AHA) California RN License Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA) 3 Years of Experience (Minimum) in an Emergency Department or ICU Graduate from an accredited institution for professional education in Nursing Current TNCC or ATCN Provider card or willingness to obtain within 6 months Successful completion of the ATS Trauma Registrar course (or equivalent course that satisfies ACS requirements) within 6 months of hire Successful completion of the AAAM Injury Scaling course within 6 months of hire Critical care or emergency nursing experience Competent in use of computer programs, such as Microsoft 365, trauma registries, and EHRs CAISS within 2 years of hire Demonstrated commitment to respecting differences and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Adv Trauma Care for Nurses Currently or recently credentialed Trauma Nurse, or significant trauma care experience Practical experience in performance improvement strategies and projects Experience with trauma databases and injury coding (preferably AIS and/or ICD-10) The current salary range for this position is $55.

60 to $76.45 Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.

Compensation

decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.