The starting salary is between $50,730 and $71,695 per year, based on prior nursing experience in the designated discipline, plus excellent benefits. The pay schedule/range is 11-10. A 6-month probationary period is required. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union bargaining unit.
The Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS); Division of Public Health (DPH); Bureau of Local Public Health Practice & Emergency Medical Services in Madison.
This position serves as the Statewide Trauma System Coordinator in Wisconsin and is responsible for the coordination, planning, development, implementation and ongoing assessment and evaluation of a statewide trauma system.This includes medical direction, standards of trauma care, treatment and triage guidelines, trauma care facility designation process, trauma registries, patient advocacy, public education and injury prevention.This position functions as the primary resource and consultant for hospitals, organizations, agencies, pre-hospital providers, and individuals to promote the statewide trauma system and acts as a liaison, presenting the statewide trauma program on various committees to enhance and foster optimal trauma care management for the injured patient.The incumbent works in collaboration with various statewide committees and boards to ensure the quality of the trauma system and will be involved in research selection, analysis, and distribution of findings, and facilitating protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback, and analysis.This position is the primary contact person for any issues related to the Statewide Trauma Program and has wide latitude and independent decision making responsibilities for the functions of the Statewide Trauma system.
Knowledge of trauma system components and their operational functions; experience in trauma care systems as a clinician (emergency care, critical care area, trauma team); principles of program development, program evaluation, consultation and the role of the consultant in providing technical assistance to a broad variety of agencies and individuals about program implementation, educational techniques, and research and analysis; data collection methodologies specifically, analysis and Performance Improvement Process Systems; ability to produce and disseminate public information and educational materials; provide strong leadership to the program and to maintain a sense of vision about the program benefits; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of agencies and personnel on a statewide and national basis; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and proficient in Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Submit an Application for State Employment (OSER-DMRS-38); a current resume; a copy of your Wisconsin RN license or documentation of eligibility for licensure as a Professional Nurse in the State of Wisconsin; and a paper limited to 3 pages describing your education, training and/or work experience related to:1) implementing and evaluating programs and services related to trauma and/or similar health related programs and services; 2) coordination and/or participation in state level trauma program activities; 3) providing emergency or intensive care (describe any trauma experience and your role); and 4) providing consultation and/or assistance to health care providers and/or public health departments to promote health services and provide educational and professional guidelines, reports, reference materials, and other resources related to trauma and/or similar health related programs and services.Be sure to discuss your experience in terms of its scope, duration and your specific role and responsibilities. Your responses are considered an examination and will be used to determine the eligibility for this vacancy.
Send application/examination materials to Veronica Law; DHFS/BPER, Room 555, 1 West Wilson Street; PO Box 7850, Madison, WI53707-7850 or FAX (608) 267-2147 or mail to Veronica.Law@dhfs.wisconsin.gov. You can get the State Application form at the OSER website http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=1121 or call to request one at (608) 267-9893 (voice) or (888) 701-1251 (TextNet).
Materials will be accepted until the needs of the Division are met.Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
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