Director of Trauma Program - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Direct Hire/ Full-Time

Job Title: Director of Trauma Program
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking Director of Trauma Program for an exciting opportunity in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trauma Program across the continuum of care
• Coordinate trauma care initiatives among physicians, nursing staff, EMS providers, and community partners
• Collaborate with regional trauma systems to optimize patient outcomes
• Monitor trauma program performance, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes
• Lead performance improvement initiatives, audits, case reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Develop quality indicators, reporting processes, and corrective action plans
• Oversee trauma registry operations to ensure compliance, confidentiality, and data integrity
• Manage trauma center verification and re-verification processes
• Promote trauma research, innovation, and educational initiatives
• Provide leadership and oversight for Trauma Program staff
• Serve as a liaison between trauma surgeons, emergency department teams, nursing leadership, and executive leadership
• Address patient concerns and support service excellence initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all state, regulatory, and trauma verification requirements

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required
• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Minimum 5 years of recent trauma leadership experience required
• Experience as a Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Coordinator, or Trauma Services Leader required
• Strong knowledge of trauma center verification standards and trauma registry management
• Experience with trauma quality improvement and performance improvement programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing teams, and executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a Level II Trauma Center preferred
• Experience managing trauma operations, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary teams preferred
• Experience with trauma research and program development preferred

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.