Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator Part Time Days

Description

JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:
•Emergency care 24/7
•Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
•Cardiovascular services
•Maternity care and pediatric services
•Ambulatory surgery center
•Imaging services
•Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

**Up to $12,500.00 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates**

GENERAL DUTIES:

The Injury Prevention/Outreach Coordinator is responsible for injury prevention activities and programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors across the continuum of care. This position collaborates with the professional community and develops relationships with other agencies and organizations with the goal of enhancing trauma-related care and relations of those in the community/region. This position is also responsible for assisting with the delivery of trauma-related education and training to healthcare providers (i.e., nurses, EMS providers, other healthcare providers) and intended target audiences. The Injury Prevention/Outreach Coordinator demonstrates clinical nursing competency and acts as a clinical resource, functioning as a role model for patient care and assists in staff development and community development. The position works collaboratively with the Trauma Program Manager and Trauma Medical Director to ensure the Trauma Center’s verification and designation requirements are met for outreach, education, and injury prevention. Trauma center public relations are inherent in this role.

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DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Develops, implements and maintains injury prevention programs and participates in injury prevention activities for the Trauma Program at JFK based on Trauma Registry statistical data and the needs of the community
2. Develops, implements and maintains injury prevention programs and participates in injury prevention activities for the Trauma Program at JFK based on Trauma Registry statistical data and the needs of the community
3. Maintains accurate records of all injury prevention activities
4. Works in collaboration with other JFK departments / divisions that offer community outreach injury prevention related activities
5. Collaborates with public relations and marketing on injury prevention materials to be distributed within the community
6. Develops evaluation tools and tracks program data for assessing progress in the community
7. Provides quarterly injury prevention report to JFK’s Multidisciplinary Trauma Operations Committee and other committees as requested
8. Assists with the delivery of trauma education in coordination with on-site course directors and facility educators to staff in the ED, ICU, etc.
9. Remains knowledgeable on injury prevention legislation activities
10. Provides technical assistance and support in training staff and community leaders to lead educational injury prevention programs within the hospital and the community
11. Collaborates with public relations and marketing on injury prevention materials to be distributed within the community
12. Other duties as assigned by the Trauma Program Manager and/or Director of Emergency Services.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current California RN license
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC) within 6 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC) within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of three years of trauma nursing experience or equivalent.
• Ability to create and make data presentations to groups with varied needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Windows, Power Point, Excel
• Experience in public speaking, demonstrates excellence in verbal and written communications
• Skills Knowledge: Ability to think proactively; act creatively, critical-thinking, excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of multiple teams and in diverse cultural community groups.

Preferred:

1. Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)
2. Master's Degree
3. Knowledge of trauma statistical reports, peer review, performance improvement and epidemiology. 

Schedule: Monday thru Friday. 
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

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