Injury Prevention Outreach Coordinator

Maricopa Integrated Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Outreach Injury Prevention Coordinator enhances trauma care by leading community-focused injury prevention and education initiatives. Working with the Emergency Department and Trauma Program Directors, this role develops and delivers programs across the lifespan, collaborating with EMS, referral hospitals, and community partners. The coordinator maintains ADHS Base Hospital Certification and required records, provides continuing education for pre-hospital providers, and serves as a key liaison to agencies involved in pre-hospital care. All duties support and reflect the organization's Mission and Philosophy.

Requirements

• Requires an associate degree in nursing or A bachelor's degree in nursing or A master's degree in a related field or Must obtain a bachelor's degree within four (4) years from the start date in this position.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing in the care of critically injured patients that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in community health promotion.
• Must have and maintain a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of trauma-related continuing education per year.
• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must also be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) within three (3) months of hire.
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Requires a strong understanding of Quality Assurance/Program Improvement, Risk and Care Coordination.
• Must understand Trauma patient care and Trauma, EMS, and hospital transfer guidelines per the Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems in the State of Arizona.
• Must have knowledge of ADHS Base hospital requirements as listed in A.A.C R9-25.
• Must have qualifications as listed in A.A.C R9-25 to fulfill the role of the base hospital "pre-hospital coordinator."
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to self-direct.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Must have strong public speaking skills.
• Requires computer literacy in Microsoft applications.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer certification in PALS, ACLS, TNCC/ATCN, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or LEAN Six Sigma.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enhances trauma care by leading community-focused injury prevention and education initiatives.
• Develops and delivers programs across the lifespan, collaborating with EMS, referral hospitals, and community partners.
• Maintains ADHS Base Hospital Certification and required records
• Provides continuing education for pre-hospital providers
• Serves as a key liaison to agencies involved in pre-hospital care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree