Injury Prevention Coordinator - Trauma Administration - Bayfront Hospital

Position Summary:

The Injury Prevention Coordinator supports the Trauma Quality Team by leading and coordinating injury prevention initiatives. This role uses trauma registry trends, community assessment findings, and local epidemiological data to identify prevention priorities, develop targeted outreach strategies, and support education efforts that reduce injury risk across the community.

 

The Injury Prevention Coordinator works independently under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager and collaborates with internal teams, community partners, public affairs, marketing, and media relations to design, implement, evaluate, and promote injury prevention activities. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate program records, tracking outcomes, supporting grant opportunities, assisting with trauma survey preparation, contributing to trauma program meetings, outreach activities and helping support Trauma Survivors Network activities that connect patients and families with education, peer support, and recovery resources.

 

Strong collaboration, communication, organization, data tracking, and community engagement skills are important for success in this role.

 

This position is located at Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with appropriate outlying facilities and agencies to ensure protocols are aligned with evidence-based guidelines.
• Provides a safe and clean environment.
• Participates in budget preparations and committee functions as assigned.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution utilizing evidenced based practice.
• Serves as a role model demonstrating appropriate knowledge and expertise in regard to patient care.
• Functions as a patient advocate while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains focus on the educational growth of patients/families, team members and self.
• The clinical coordinator must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and
implement interventions as appropriate while being sensitive to cultural needs.
• Promotes collaboration within the organization by participating in departmental and hospital programs, committees, and special
projects.
• Complies with all regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Ensures that safety, health, and regulatory standards are attained in the practice of area of responsibility.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state,
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training
• Graduate from an approved school of nursing, bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved program in physical therapy,
occupational therapy, or Speech therapy.
• Associate degree or graduate from an accredited two-year college program in Physical Therapist Assistant / Occupational therapist
Assistant.

 

Licensure/Certification
Current RN, SLP-CCC, PT, PTA, or OT, or COTA license in the state of Florida.

 

Experience
Three (3) years’ experience in nursing, to include two years clinical experience.