Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

1. Provides care to trauma patients/families through nursing interventions.

2. Coordinates outpatient care with the Trauma team.

3. Demonstrates effective patient assessment skills through the ability to prioritize and utilize appropriate resources.

4. Utilizes case management system to guide interventions and evaluate care.

5. Participates in financial management of the Trauma Service.

6. Participates in educational development and research projects.

7. Demonstrates appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace - treating patients and families with respect and dignity and offering support.

8. Keeps Trauma Program Manager aware of potential risk management or patient satisfaction issues.

9. Participates on departmental and hospital committees and projects.

10. Participates in quality management of the Trauma Service.

Minimum Requirements

ADN Required
Current NC Nursing License Required
3 to 4 years experience in surgical/trauma, emergency and/or critical care setting required.

BSN Preferred
TNCC Preferred

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Kelly McGrath, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: k[email protected]

Tel: (252) 214-8283