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Trauma Registrar RN required

NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States


Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Trauma Registrar – RN required.

Job Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive concurrent chart review and have primary responsibility for trauma registry data collection, including data entry, database management, data validation, injury coding and scoring, statistical data analysis, and report design. All registry records will be closed within 30 to a maximum of 60 days of patient discharge.

Work closely with trauma registry vendors to assure timely resolution of problems and to implement revisions and upgrades to the system as they become available.

Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health, National Trauma Data Standard, and Trauma Quality Improvement Program regulatory requirements; review and export all reportable cases to the NYS Trauma SAS System/Image Trend and TQIP according to the Data Submission Schedule. Communicate any issues immediately to the Trauma Program Manager or Trauma PI Coordinator.

Identify and utilize principles for various scaling and scoring tools such as ICD‑10‑CM, Abbreviated Injury Scale, and Injury Severity Score. Escalate discrepancies and inquiries to the Lead Trauma Registrar.

Support Trauma Program Performance Improvement and injury prevention initiatives by providing accurate and timely data and reports, noting new trends and issues, and informing Trauma Program Leadership promptly when an issue is identified.

Actively participate in all trauma‑related performance improvement and patient safety programs in conjunction with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager.

Collect, measure, customize, and create data fields and reports to optimize registry efficiency and facilitate issue identification and reporting.

Provide reports for monthly Trauma PI meetings no later than one week prior to the meeting.

Provide monthly reports to the Admin Director including trauma volumes, admissions, activations, and EMS transports.

Provide accurate quality and data reports for meetings and surveys by regulatory agencies.

Perform other assigned duties designated by Trauma Program leadership.

Participate in all trauma center activities and attend national, regional, and state programs.

Minimum Qualifications

NYS RN licensure is required.

Experience with abstracting or medical record coding with knowledge in patient care databases such as EPIC or NTRACS is preferred.

Complete an International Classification of Disease (ICD)‑10 Course, an Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Training Course, and a Trauma Registrar Course within one year of hire.

Achieve Board Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR) from the American Trauma Society’s Registrar Certification Board and Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS) from the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine within one year of hire.

Accrue eight hours of registry‑specific continuing education per year.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Licenses

Injury Scaling Course Certification

Trauma Registry Course Certification

Am Rgtry Diagn Med Sonographer (American Registry Diagnosis Medical Sonographer)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a healthcare‑related field.

Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary range for the role is $82,886.37 – $142,978.85 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

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