RN - Nurse Educator

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Injury Prevention, Outreach/Education, and Trauma Research Coordinator (Coordinator) will report to the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) and Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and collaborate with health professionals and community members to promote injury prevention initiatives and develop strategies to reduce the burden of injury in our community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing, implementing, participating in, and evaluating the Injury Prevention Program for our Level I Trauma Center. The Coordinator will also manage trauma outreach/education events targeting both public and professional communities. The Coordinator will also assist the trauma staff in trauma related research efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Injury Prevention

• Utilizes trauma registry data to develop and direct injury prevention education to the community recognizing population-specific needs.

• Develops activities based on frequency and seriousness of events, substantial effect on society, proven efficacy and age appropriateness, adequate resources to implement the strategies and measures outcomes.

• Formulates a plan to identify, select and engage professional staff, agencies and community to sponsor injury prevention programs; facilitate development of protocols and materials and orient and train individuals, groups and encourage coalition building.

• Implements injury prevention programs and monitors their progress.

• Evaluates each individual program to assure quality and effectiveness.

• Remains knowledgeable on injury prevention legislative activities.

• Provides the Trauma Multidisciplinary Peer Review and Systems Committee with reports and program statuses during the monthly meetings.

• Maintains relationships with local, state, regional, and national program leaders to promote individual programs effectively.

• Represents the trauma center at local, state, regional, and national meetings.

Outreach/Education

• Coordinates trauma outreach educational events targeting the public and professional community events with Public Relations representatives.

• Disseminates information about the trauma program and trauma systems through public awareness/educational programs, newsletters, websites and participates in local, regional, state and national trauma events consistent with the requirements of a Level I Trauma Center.

• Plans, coordinates and instructs the Stop the Bleed courses on behalf of the Trauma Program in the hospital and community.

Trauma Research

• Assist the TPM, TMD, trauma PI Coordinator and all trauma staff with IRB and Grant submission.

• Assist the TPM and trauma PI Coordinator in the management of the trauma registry as related to research efforts.

• Assist all trauma staff including subspecialists in design of trauma related research to include abstract and manuscript development for submission and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) site survey preparation for both the adult and pediatric programs.

• Performs all other related tasks as defined by the TPM and TMD.

  Skills:

  • Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN
  • Solid clinical background
  • Nurse Educator under Injury Prevention

  Education:

  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree and preferably Master's degree in nursing or education.

  KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the interdependent role of the various allied health professionals.

  • Demonstrates a proficient knowledge of objectives and trends in trauma management.

  • Able to develop brochures, audiovisual aids and presentation handouts.

  • Maintains accurate records of all injury prevention activities, improving on challenges as they arrive.
  • Experience in education, research and staff training.
  • Maintains an expert understanding of the ACS's Committee on Trauma and its "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient".
  • Coordinates and participates as a certified instructor (within one year of hire) in Stop the Bleed trainings.

  Required Certifications & Licensure:

  • New York State RN License.
  • Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from NYS Department of Education (NYSED).
  • AHA BLS

  Shift:

  • Candidate should be interested in full-time opportunity after the initial 8-week assignment.
  • BASE SALARY FOR FTE POSITION: TBD4,000
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Monday-Friday

  Department:

  • NURSING INSERVICE EDUCATION

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