Workplace Violence Prgrm Coord

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator to support the organization’s safety initiatives. This role acts as a liaison among clinical, operational, security, educational, and leadership teams to drive alignment, training, and measurement of impact.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, with preferred Master’s degree. Inperson work in Minneapolis, MN, with a comprehensive total rewards package and strong emphasis on equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Safety Management, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in workplace violence prevention, employee safety, security operations, behavioral health, healthcare operations, emergency management, organizational development, education, performance improvement, or a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workplace violence prevention initiatives across departments and settings.
• Facilitate collaboration among clinical, operational, security, educational, and leadership stakeholders.
• Provide coordination and implementation support for programs, interventions, workflows, and standard practices.
• Coordinate planning, deployment, and evaluation of training programs in workplace violence prevention and conflict management.
• Lead the team of trainers, including coaching and onboarding new trainers.
• Support standardization and adoption of prevention practices across the organization.
• Track program metrics and report performance improvements to leadership.

Skills

Workplace violence knowledge

Healthcare operations

Project management

Communication

Collaboration across departments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: PM&I - Performance Measure and Improvement

FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday

Shift(s): Days

Location: Inperson

Purpose of this position: The Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator supports the coordination, implementation, and sustainment of the organization's workplace violence prevention strategy and related safety initiatives. This role serves as a key liaison among operational, clinical, security, educational, and leadership stakeholders to promote alignment, facilitate communication, support training and implementation efforts, monitor progress, and advance a culture of safety across the organization. The coordinator helps ensure workplace violence prevention initiatives are effectively executed, measured, sustained, and aligned with organizational priorities and regulatory expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate workplace violence prevention initiatives and activities across departments, disciplines, and operational settings
• Facilitate collaboration among clinical, operational, security, educational, and leadership stakeholders to support organizational goals and priorities
• Provide coordination and implementation support for workplace violence prevention programs, interventions, workflows, and standard practices
• Coordinate the planning, deployment, and evaluation of workplace violence prevention, conflict prevention, and conflict management training programs
• Lead the team of workplace violence prevention trainers, including training new trainers as there is turnover in the roles, observing and coaching trainers, and directly participating with end user training
• Support organizational efforts to promote consistency, standardization, and adoption of workplace violence prevention practices
• Coordinate the collection, tracking, and reporting of program metrics, performance measures, and improvement activities
• Support the translation of data, trends, and findings into actionable recommendations and follow-up activities
• Assist with regulatory compliance, documentation, reporting, and readiness activities related to workplace violence prevention and employee safety
• Support the sustainment, spread, and continuous improvement of effective workplace violence prevention practices across the organization
• Develop and coordinate communications, reports, presentations, and other materials to keep stakeholders informed of program activities, progress, and outcomes
• Foster engagement with organizational leaders to support prioritization, decision-making, accountability, and advancement of workplace violence prevention efforts

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Safety Management, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources, Education, or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience in workplace violence prevention, employee safety, security operations, behavioral health, healthcare operations, emergency management, organizational development, education, performance improvement, or a related field required. -OR-
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects, programs, or initiatives in a healthcare or complex operational environment
• Experience supporting implementation of organizational change, training programs, safety initiatives, or process improvement efforts
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and communicating performance data, metrics, or outcomes
• Experience working with regulatory, accreditation, or compliance requirements

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of workplace violence prevention principles, best practices, regulatory standards, employee safety practices, conflict prevention, nonescalation and de-escalation strategies, and healthcare workplace safety challenges
• Understanding of healthcare operations and the ability to collaborate effectively across clinical, operational, and support departments
• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and facilitate progress across diverse stakeholders
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and support data-informed decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration and engagement across the organization

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note:

Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Non-Union

Min: $43.05

Max: $64.57

Job Posting: Aug-17-2026