Injury Prevention & Community Safety Coordinator

Jefferson Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Grants and scholarships support

Job summary

Jefferson Health in the United States seeks a Trauma Prevention Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention and outreach programs aligned with the trauma center’s mission. You will leverage trauma data and community assessments to reduce injuries and promote safety across the service area.

The role emphasizes partnerships with schools and community groups to deliver education on fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, distracted driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and

Qualifications

• Education: BSN or Bachelor’s Degree in related field; MSN or Master’s Degree in Community Health preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years, 5–8 preferred in trauma, surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing or possess a functional knowledge of trauma care systems.
• Licensure/Certification: PA RN licensure; degree in Nursing and current PA Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develops an annual plan for community awareness programs and injury prevention initiatives based on community request and trauma registry data in collaboration with the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Program Medical Director.
• Develops and/or engages in both internal and external programs.
• Coordinates or provides public education presentations with activities, projects, and outreach related to trauma awareness and injury prevention throughout the service area.
• Maintains an accurate log of all events and number of community members served.
• Ensures appropriate reply and follow up to requests for injury prevention presentations from schools, churches, community groups, and organizations.
• Acts as liaison for the Trauma Program in national, state and regional injury prevention efforts and collaborates with hospital staff and community organizations.
• Coordinates the development and availability of audiovisual aids and educational materials for presentations with marketing.
• Reviews and evaluates all injury prevention presentations, educational material and handouts for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Assists staff with planning and implementing trauma awareness and injury prevention programs for the public and community groups.
• Pursues internal and external funding opportunities through grants, donations and scholarships for injury prevention programs.
• Attends educational conferences and participates in legislative activities related to trauma care and injury prevention.

Education

BSN or Bachelor's Degree in related field

MSN or Master’s Degree in Community Health

PA RN Licensure

Job description

Jefferson Health in the United States seeks a Trauma Prevention Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention and outreach programs aligned with the trauma center’s mission. You will leverage trauma data and community assessments to reduce injuries and promote safety across the service area.

The role emphasizes partnerships with schools and community groups to deliver education on fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, distracted driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and