Trauma Prevention Coordinator - Part Time - Jefferson Torresdale

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Prevention Coordinator develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates injury prevention and outreach programs that support the trauma center’s mission. Using trauma registry data, community health needs assessments, and evidence-based practices, the coordinator identifies injury trends and develops initiatives to reduce traumatic injury, promote community safety, and improve public health outcomes. The role establishes partnerships with schools and community organizations to provide education on topics including fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, distracted and impaired driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and Stop the Bleed hemorrhage control.

The coordinator develops community awareness plans, provides and coordinates educational presentations, maintains event records, and responds to requests for injury prevention education. The position also serves as a liaison in injury prevention efforts, obtains program resources, coordinates educational materials, evaluates content for accuracy and appropriateness, supports other hospital teams’ programs, pursues funding, attends educational conferences, and participates in legislative activities related to trauma care and injury prevention.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure for candidates with a nursing degree.
• A degree in Community Health is listed as a licensure/certification/registration requirement.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in trauma, surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing, or functional knowledge of trauma care systems.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Excellent leadership, collaborative practice, organizational, and teaching skills.
• Complete the Injury Prevention Course after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a master’s degree in Community Health preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in trauma, surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual plan for community awareness and injury prevention initiatives based on community requests and trauma registry data, in collaboration with the Trauma Program Director and Trauma Program Medical Director.
• Develop and/or participate in internal and external programs.
• Coordinate or provide public education presentations and outreach on trauma awareness, the effects of trauma and injury, and injury prevention throughout the Jefferson Torresdale Hospital service area.
• Maintain an accurate log of events and the number of community members served.
• Respond appropriately and follow up on requests for injury prevention presentations from schools, churches, community groups, and organizations in the hospital service area.
• Serve as the Trauma Program liaison in national, state, and regional injury prevention efforts, collaborating with hospital staff, community agencies, and other organizations.
• Contact supporting agencies and organizations to obtain resources and materials for injury prevention programs.
• Coordinate with the marketing department to develop and provide appropriate audiovisual aids, educational materials, and handouts for presentations.
• Review and evaluate injury prevention presentations and educational materials for accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness.
• Assist hospital staff, departments, and disciplines with planning and implementing trauma awareness and injury prevention programs for the public and community groups.
• Pursue grants, donations, and scholarships from government, private, and public agencies and organizations to fund injury prevention programs and materials.
• Attend internal and external educational conferences and programs.
• Participate in legislative activities related to trauma care and injury prevention.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to colleagues working less than part-time, including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level