Injury Prevention Coordinator- Workplace Wellness

Augusta Health Careers•Fishersville, VA

20h

About The Position

The Injury Prevention Coordinator oversees and manages the hospital’s Injury Prevention Program in coordination with its workers’ compensation program. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulations and proactively identifies and mitigates workplace risks, promoting a culture of safety through collaboration, claims management, and prevention efforts. The coordinator develops and implements injury-reduction strategies, reviews trends and outcomes, conducts workplace assessments and inspections, and works with Safety, Facilities, department leaders, and other stakeholders to address hazards and implement corrective actions. The role also supports ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, safety initiatives, training, incident investigations, policy enforcement, compliance reporting, and development of the organization’s safety and health program. The position manages active workers’ compensation claims and cases in partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Case Coordinator, participates in committees and incident reviews, and coordinates with the Emergency Management and Safety Team. Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit community health system in Fishersville, Virginia, offering inpatient and outpatient services.

Requirements

Graduate professional degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current, valid Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or in a state with a Compact agreement with Virginia, or a current Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist license.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
At least 5 years of experience in workplace safety and/or injury prevention.
Experience in proactive risk assessment, workplace safety, and injury prevention is preferred.
Workers’ compensation experience is preferred.
Experience with OSHA requirements is preferred.
Workplace violence prevention experience is preferred.
Action plan creation experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or doctorate in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy.
Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or other relevant certification; preferred, or obtain within 1 year.
Experience in proactive risk assessment, workplace safety, and injury prevention.
Workers’ compensation experience.
Experience with OSHA requirements.
Workplace violence prevention experience.
Action plan creation experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies and procedures to reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims.
Analyze trends, outcomes, and costs to identify improvement opportunities and implement preventive measures.
Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and workplace inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and injury trends.
Collaborate with Safety, Facilities, and department leaders to address root causes and implement corrective actions.
Participate in developing and delivering injury-prevention and safety training programs, including safety training and drills for employees and management.
Lead or support ergonomic evaluations, job hazard analyses, and workplace safety initiatives.
Educate managers and staff on injury prevention, reporting procedures, and claim responsibilities.
Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and third-party administrators.
Participate in safety committees, performance-improvement teams, and incident reviews.
Provide recommendations arising from root-cause analyses and participate in committees to prevent injuries and promote safety.
Coordinate with Emergency Management and the Safety Team.
Monitor hazardous situations and investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine causes and implement corrective actions.
Enforce safety guidelines, procedures, and policies, correcting unsafe acts or conditions through the proper line of authority.
Ensure compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations, and prepare and present reports as required.
Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive organizational safety and health program focused on decreasing injuries.
Promote safety awareness and serve as a liaison between employees, management, and regulatory agencies.
Manage active workers’ compensation claims and cases in partnership with the Workers’ Compensation Case Coordinator.