Trauma Program Manager Jobs
Trauma Program Manager jobs are open across hospitals, trauma centers, and health systems, from coordinator-level to senior program director, with specializations in injury prevention, registry management, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals
Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
Hours per Week: 35
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a health care setting or diagnostic and treatment center; performs related tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops, establishes and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of the Nursing Department.
2. Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities and lines of communication. Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff and representatives of allied groups in planning services.
3. Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff.
4. Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
5. Maintains up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness.
6. Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
7. Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
8. Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
9. Initiates and participates in studies and research projects. Utilizes findings to improve patient care and administrative services.
10. Plans for and coordinates use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes.
11. Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the health care setting and System policies and programs involving nursing.
12. Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies.
13. May serve as a consultant for the System for the overall nursing practice, service and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects, provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination and evaluation of System’s central and health care setting nursing services, practice and education programs.
14. Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board and department heads.
15. Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
Department Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a closely related healthcare discipline; current New York State RN license strongly preferred for this nursing-led trauma program role.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience in emergency, trauma, critical care, surgical, or other high-acuity hospital care.
- Minimum 2–3 years of trauma program, trauma quality/performance improvement, trauma registry, or comparable clinical program leadership experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma systems, trauma PIPS, registry operations, clinical quality improvement, and multidisciplinary hospital operations.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret standards, develop policies and workflows, lead corrective-action plans, manage projects, and prepare teams for regulatory or verification reviews.
- Strong data literacy, including the ability to analyze clinical/operational metrics and communicate findings to frontline teams and executive leadership.
- Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, conflict-management, and organizational skills.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
Hours per Week: 35
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, with the broadest scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the nursing service and nursing education programs of a health care setting or diagnostic and treatment center; performs related tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops, establishes and implements the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of the Nursing Department.
2. Organizes the Nursing Department to delineate authority, functional responsibilities and lines of communication. Coordinates functions of nursing services with other disciplines, collaborates with administrative staff, other department staff and representatives of allied groups in planning services.
3. Determines staffing requirements in relation to patient care standards and develops procedures to maintain an adequate, competent nursing staff.
4. Maintains a system of continuing evaluation of nursing service provided for patients.
5. Maintains up-to-date policy procedure manuals for all nursing units and evaluates their effectiveness.
6. Establishes an effective system of clinical and administrative nursing records and reports.
7. Directs the preparation of the personnel, equipment and supply budgets for the Nursing Department.
8. Directs the development and implementation of orientation, training and continuing education programs for nursing personnel.
9. Initiates and participates in studies and research projects. Utilizes findings to improve patient care and administrative services.
10. Plans for and coordinates use of clinical facilities by colleges and other agencies for nursing education purposes.
11. Participates in the development of policies and health programs for the health care setting and System policies and programs involving nursing.
12. Develops and maintains sound relationships with the community, labor and professional groups in developing nursing programs and policies.
13. May serve as a consultant for the System for the overall nursing practice, service and education programs; conducts related studies and directs projects, provides leadership in Central Office in the development, coordination and evaluation of System’s central and health care setting nursing services, practice and education programs.
14. Attends community conferences and committee meetings with administrative, Medical Board and department heads.
15. Conducts and chairs staff meetings and working committees with all levels of nursing personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State; and,
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration or an equivalent field, and a minimum of four years of high-level responsible experience in nursing administration, three years of which shall have been in a hospital; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Professional Nurse in New York State.
Department Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or a closely related healthcare discipline; current New York State RN license strongly preferred for this nursing-led trauma program role.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical experience in emergency, trauma, critical care, surgical, or other high-acuity hospital care.
- Minimum 2–3 years of trauma program, trauma quality/performance improvement, trauma registry, or comparable clinical program leadership experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma systems, trauma PIPS, registry operations, clinical quality improvement, and multidisciplinary hospital operations.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret standards, develop policies and workflows, lead corrective-action plans, manage projects, and prepare teams for regulatory or verification reviews.
- Strong data literacy, including the ability to analyze clinical/operational metrics and communicate findings to frontline teams and executive leadership.
- Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, conflict-management, and organizational skills.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trauma program manager jobs.
- Registered Nurse licensure with at least five years of trauma clinical experience
- Experience managing ACS trauma center verification or re-verification processes
- Proficiency with trauma registry software such as TQIP or state registry systems
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary performance improvement committees
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, Master of Science in Nursing preferred
Tips for Your Trauma Program Manager Job Search
Align your resume to trauma verification standards
Hiring managers for trauma program manager roles scan for direct experience with American College of Surgeons verification processes. Call out your involvement in mock surveys, PI cycle completion, or trauma registry oversight by name, not just 'program management.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trauma program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your ATLS and TCAR credentials strategically
Many postings require Trauma Certified Registered Nurse or specific trauma-related credentials alongside RN licensure. Lead your credentials section with these rather than burying them under general nursing certifications, so reviewers confirm your eligibility at a glance.
Target postings by trauma level designation
Level I and Level II trauma centers have different program manager workloads, registry volume, and verification timelines. Filter openings by facility designation to find roles where your specific experience with performance improvement committees and outreach programs is the right fit.
Prepare concrete performance improvement examples for interviews
Interviewers at trauma centers ask how you have led multidisciplinary PI meetings, managed loop closure, and reduced mortality-morbidity review backlogs. Build two or three specific examples with outcomes before your first screening call.
Negotiate scope alongside title when accepting an offer
Trauma program manager roles vary widely in whether registry staff, injury prevention coordinators, or outreach nurses report to you. Clarify reporting structure, FTE count, and budget authority during offer discussions so your actual responsibilities match your title.
Trauma Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trauma program managers?
The most active employers for trauma program managers right now are Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Ascension, and Temple Health, and the most openings are in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Level I and Level II trauma centers drive the majority of postings, with academic medical centers often filling multiple positions at once.
How many trauma program manager jobs are remote?
About 55% of trauma program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most trauma program roles. Functions like registry data review, reporting, and injury prevention education coordination are the most likely to include remote flexibility within otherwise on-site positions.
How do you become a trauma program manager?
Start by completing your RN licensure and gaining direct clinical experience in an emergency department or trauma unit at a verified trauma center. From there, move into a trauma registrar or trauma coordinator role to build familiarity with ACS verification standards, registry documentation, and performance improvement cycles. Earning the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse credential and pursuing a master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration strengthens your candidacy for program manager positions significantly.
Can you get a trauma program manager job with limited experience?
Candidates with strong trauma nursing backgrounds but no prior program management title can transition by volunteering to lead PI subcommittees, assisting with registry audits, or taking on outreach coordination duties in their current role. Documenting those contributions in concrete terms, such as loop closure rates improved or staff education sessions delivered, builds a credible case for your first program manager position.
What does the trauma program manager interview process look like?
Most trauma program manager interviews begin with a phone or video screening focused on your clinical background and familiarity with ACS verification. A panel interview typically follows, involving the trauma medical director, nursing leadership, and sometimes quality or compliance staff. Expect scenario-based questions on managing PI committees, handling a mock survey finding, or coordinating a registry backlog, and be prepared to discuss how you would lead interdisciplinary collaboration across surgical and emergency teams.
Where can I find and apply to trauma program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to trauma program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your trauma level experience, registry background, and credentialing, then apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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