Pediatric Injury Preventionist

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Injury Preventionist is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programs that reduce unintentional injuries among infants, children, and adolescents. This role works collaboratively with clinical teams, community partners, and families to promote safety, prevent trauma, and improve pediatric health outcomes. The position serves as a subject-matter expert in pediatric injury prevention and supports data-driven initiatives that address leading causes of childhood injury. Children’s Mercy is committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within its walls, striving to create a workplace that reflects the community and core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team, and integrity. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment, and new employees must be willing to be vaccinated if non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Immunization records are required, and medical/religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Health Education, or related clinical field AND 1-2 years experience working with pediatric populations or trauma services, community outreach or injury prevention programming
• Associate's Degree AND 3-5 years experience working with pediatric populations or trauma services, community outreach or injury prevention programming
• HS diploma or equivalent AND 5-7 years experience working with pediatric populations or trauma services, community outreach or injury prevention programming
• Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) required 180 Days

Nice To Haves

• Data analysis, grant funding, or public health initiative experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on the development, implementation, and delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric injury prevention programs that promote child safety across diverse populations and care settings.
• Supports the collection, analysis, and reporting of injury-related data to guide program priorities, demonstrate outcomes, and support continuous quality improvement across injury prevention initiatives.
• Provides education, training, and guidance to clinical teams and community partners to advance best practices in pediatric injury prevention and consistent safety messaging.
• Ensures all injury prevention activities comply with accreditation and regulatory standards while maintaining current expertise in pediatric safety research and upholding organizational and ethical standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees