Prehospital Care Researcher 5

Position Overview

This research position is within the Translational Center for Resuscitative Trauma Care. Our mission is to develop and evaluate innovative, effective acute trauma care from point of injury through early post-injury in austere, low resource, rural, and emergency care setting and create a multidisciplinary, translational research center that brings together trauma and emergency care research across the state of Minnesota and develops faculty and trainee research careers.

This position supports the prehospital care improvement projects. It is expected that the person in this position will work independently with minimal guidance from the supervisor. It is expected that the person in this position has a deep knowledge of hospital systems and current best practices.

If flexible work is an option, include:

The Medical School is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures. This position is hybrid and includes travel throughout the state of Minnesota.

Duties/Responsibilities

35%: Situational Analysis

• Expertly collects background information on hospital operations for Minnesota Critical Access Hospitals
• Expertly collects background information on prehospital operations
• Evaluates current clinical outcomes for the State of Minnesota EMS system
• Evaluates current clinical outcomes for the State of Minnesota Critical Access Hospitals
• Evaluates current practices and benchmarks against clinical outcomes

60%: Operations Planning

• Synthesize background data and current best practices
• Provide expertise to the prehospital care improvement team
• Collaboratively develop a pilot program for a regional prehospital care coordinating center
• Evaluate and iteratively improve the pilot model
• Collaboratively develop a statewide or regional model
• Provide the use case for implementation of a large-scale prehospital care coordinating center

5%: Additional duties

• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• MS/MSN or a combination of education and work experience in hospital administration to total ten years
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed by project.
• Must be willing to travel outstate to conduct research
• No less than 3 years' experience leading hospital level care coordination
• Experience with operational planning, execution and evaluation
• Experience with nursing operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience writing for publication

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 50% Appointment

Work Location: Hybrid

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Retirement plans
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).