About this role
ST Health Mercy is hiring a Full Time Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to support Trauma and Burn Services!
This position will work Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm with no weekends/holidays (possibly 4 10-hour shifts depending on need).
Purpose:
The Trauma PI Coordinator, a professional registered nurse, has the authority, responsibility and accountability for delivery of quality nursing care using the nursing process. In collaboration with the health care team, the PI Trauma Coordinator applies expert clinical knowledge and skills to achieve quality patient outcomes. The role works with trauma program leadership to coordinate all aspects of the department?s Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program in accordance with the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) standards. Reports to the Trauma Program Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews the continuum of care to determine compliance with the Trauma Performance Improvement Program plan.
- Maintain the Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) database to ensure adequate documentation and completion as required by regulatory agencies.
- Ensures that all components of the trauma program meet the quality assurance standards established by the hospital.
- Aggregates information / data related to trauma care systems so that patterns are ascertainable to program and hospital leadership.
- Maintains all performance improvement program documentation.
- Quality & Innovation: Maintains an active role in Trauma Performance Improvement through EMR review, to capture patient hospital events, clinical practice guideline compliance, user defined indicators, and audit filters in Trauma HQ.
- Support the trauma program through analysis of predetermined risk adjusted national benchmarks developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), that includes review of the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) reports.
- Coordinates the Trauma Performance Improvement Program for the hospital.
- Assists with department-based Performance Improvement projects.
- Regulatory Responsibilities: Performs in accordance with all Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) Standards of Accreditation 1.0 FTE dedicated to the Performance Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) function
- Participation in the PTSF PI Part 1: Theory & Overview within one year of appointment. Participation in the STN-TOPIC Course (or equivalent PI course) within one year of appointment.Active participation in the PTSF Site Survey / Accreditation Preparation education within the year prior to their first survey. Any RN fulfilling any component of the PI Role/FTE must maintain 75% attendance at the Trauma PIPS meeting.Attendance and/or participation in local, regional, state, and national trauma-related activities.Attends national, state and local trauma meetings in accordance with PTSF standards.
- BSN required
- MSN or master’s degree in related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in trauma, emergency or critical care
- Leadership and project management experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with professionals in diverse disciplines.
- Knowledge of medical and nursing equipment utilized in trauma care management.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and data-base management.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Nursing Certification (CCRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CNRN) preferred
- Trauma Nurse Course completion / current or within 1 year of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Act 34
*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$34.98–$60.52 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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# Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Mercy
- Pay: $34.98–$60.52 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-03T16:30:16.497Z
## Description
**ST Health Mercy is hiring a Full Time Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator to support Trauma and Burn Services!**
This position will work Monday-Friday from 7am-4pm with no weekends/holidays (possibly 4 10-hour shifts depending on need).
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I self-schedule?
Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.
About this roleDo you pay for certifications?
Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.
About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?
Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.
About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?
Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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