Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator
Join our Magnet designated Level I trauma team as a Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator.
About the role
The Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator works in collaboration with the Trauma Program leadership to positively impact trauma care within the regional trauma system. This position leads Trauma Injury Prevention and Outreach for the Trauma Department, encompassing facilities and EMS agencies that refer injured patients to Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, as well as education and communication to the community about injury prevention.
Collaboration with Trauma Program leadership ensures compliance with the State of Missouri Trauma Statutes and the American College of Surgeons’ standards related to outreach, injury prevention, and performance improvement.
Responsibilities
- Represents Saint Luke's Hospital Trauma Program at designated community programs and other Trauma Program promotional events.
- Routinely visits referral agencies within the region to identify customer problems and recommend/develop solutions to build positive relationships, promote the Trauma Center, and increase quality of care provided to patients.
- Develops a plan to educate various target markets in the general public, business, and industry regarding trauma and the availability of Saint Luke’s Hospital Trauma services.
- Sends follow-up communication to all facilities that refer trauma patients to Saint Luke's Hospital.
- Works with Trauma leadership to improve and develop the quality and research portion of the program.
- Coordinates Trauma outreach educational activities with community agencies and smaller facilities.
- Identifies injury prevention opportunities, coordinates, and implements education in the community.
- Teaches the Trauma Nursing Core Course and the Rural Trauma Team Course.
- Follows up with EMS about patient transports, sending follow-up communication.
- Supports the Trauma registry by identifying patients appropriately and abstracting trauma medical records.
Requirements
- BSN required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS required
- 3-5 years of directly related work experience required
- Must be able to work off campus for community engagement and education initiatives
- Must be a self-starter and able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Various)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- 3-5 years of applicable experience
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- Dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement
- Collaborative environment where all voices are heard
- Support in achieving your goals
Schedule
Full Time, Day shift (United States of America)