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Trauma Registrar/ QI Specialist - Remote - 137786

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States
Dec 11, 2025
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/12/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely. DESCRIPTION UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. Under general supervision of Trauma Program Manager, the Quality Improvement HC Specialist 3 is responsible for reviewing and documenting trauma patient demographic and clinical information and entering into the Trauma Registry database. Involves use of: ICD-10 coding of diagnosis and Abbreviated Injury Scale. Identifies basic performance improvement issues. Applies physiologic, anatomic, and trauma clinical theory to abstract and analyze each trauma case. Develops and presents basic trauma educational courses for IMU/floor nurses caring for trauma patients. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support for policies. This position is mostly computer work and not direct patient care. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree in nursing or other healthcare profession; or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Proven ability to apply physiologic, anatomic, and trauma clinical theory to abstract and analyze each trauma case. Experience and proven success in QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a team environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of California. BLS/BART certification. AIS coding course. Trauma Registry course. Proficiency in ICD-10 coding. RN experience in the acute care of the critical trauma multi system injured patient. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).