RN Trauma Performance Improvement

As our Trauma Performance Improvement RN, you will serve as a vital project manager and clinical quality leader, championing our Trauma Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) Program. You will play a key role in driving optimal patient outcomes at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) by applying advanced clinical informatics and performance improvement methodologies to ensure full compliance with Washington State DOH/EMS trauma standards and American College of Surgeons (ACS) TQIP requirements.

Every day you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including surgeons and trauma leadership, to aggregate and analyze complex clinical data. You will facilitate the full lifecycle of performance improvement initiatives—from identifying root causes and developing evidence-based best practices to documenting process changes and delivering formal presentations to key stakeholders. By monitoring quality indicators and conducting rigorous risk assessments, you will translate data into actionable strategies that enhance healthcare delivery, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across our trauma service lines.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field. You bring at least five years of specialized experience in outcomes measurement, clinical data analysis, and the management of acute care teams. Your expert knowledge of trauma registry standards, clinical pathophysiology, and structured project management methodologies will allow you to foster productive professional relationships, navigate complex regulatory landscapes, and drive continuous clinical excellence within our integrated healthcare system.

Required

• Bachelors Other Nursing or healthcare related discipline and five years of related work experience that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities, including experience in outcomes measurement, risk assessment, data analysis/reporting and management of acute care clinical work teams. Upon hire
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.