Violence Prevention Coordinator
About The Position
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Health Education or related field
- 2 years Community or Health Care experience
- Knowledgeable and passionate about making a positive change in the community
Responsibilities
- Assists LVHN and trauma affiliates with prevention education and training for their accreditation/re-accreditation.
- Coordinates marketing efforts with the Marketing Department, EMS, Interfacility Liaisons, and the Development Department.
- Acts as the Liaison between the violence interrupters and other key personnel as identified by LVHN and or Promise Neighborhood of Lehigh Valley.
- Evaluates programs and presentations for efficacy, efficiency, quality of presentation, and appropriateness of the information.
- Provides injury prevention education and training in the communities that are LVHN non-Level I trauma centers and trauma affiliates.
- Develops new injury prevention programs based upon the need of the community and identified injury trends.
- Collaborates with trauma clinical team and Care Coordination team to assure victims of violence are directed to appropriate resources prior to discharge.
- Is an active member of the trauma operations and research team at LVHN to provide updates on the project.
- Works with a variety of professionals from the trauma team to assure the needs of the patient are met.
- Assist with identifying and developing educational materials based on the needs of the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
