Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. 

Summary:

Under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager, the position is responsible for the overall planning, development and oversight of the Trauma Injury Prevention Program for Vassar Brothers Medical Center. The objectives of the program are to educate the community about injury prevention and trauma care and to indirectly decrease death and injury by improving trauma care within the region and to raise the visibility of the Trauma Center through increasing public awareness by generating positive media coverage through community outreach.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of injury prevention programs.

2. Serve as a resource to nursing staff, pre-hospital personnel, and other outside personnel related to trauma care and injury prevention education.

3. Conducts community education programs for diverse populations and coordinate responses to request for injury prevention information.

4. Develops and maintains a public presence for the prevention program.

5. Develops brochures, audiovisual aids and presentation handouts.

6. Acts as a spokesperson for injury and trauma prevention issues.

7. Acts as a liaison to other hospitals and community groups related to trauma prevention and outreach.

8. Identifies, pursues and obtains sources of program support and/or grant funding.

9. Establishes and implements strategies for continuous improvement.

10. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of two (2) years clinical healthcare experience working within a trauma program.

· PREFER: Bachelor’s Degree.

· STRONGLY PREFER: Two (2) years of Public Relations or community outreach experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

· Knowledge of the epidemiology of injury, including health burden, risk factors, and disparities.

· Experience in developing, overseeing and evaluating the effectiveness of community benefit programs.

· Knowledgeable of current best practice recommendations (from AAP and NHTSA for child passenger safety and injury prevention, for example).

· Basic graphic design principles and desktop publishing techniques.

· Knowledge of communications theory and public relations techniques.

· Strong media relations skills/ High comfort level with public speaking.

· Capable of effectively handling multiple priorities.

· Effective time management skills.

· Strong organizational and planning skills.

· Ability to work independently and with diverse groups and teams.

· Strong written and speaking communication skills.

· Experience working with healthcare, political and safety community a plus.

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Basic Life Support, Child Passenger Safety Technician, Emergency Medical Technician and/or Paramedic certified.

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1478

Department: Trauma Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly

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