Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

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The Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the hospital’s mission to reduce preventable injuries through education, outreach, and data-driven prevention initiatives. This position supports the Trauma Program by developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive injury prevention programs that align with American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma center standards, community health priorities, and hospital strategic goals.

The Outreach Liaison is responsible for participating in a comprehensive, statewide outreach program. Focuses on building positive relationships and business with all facets of the market including primary care providers, subspecialty care providers, and other healthcare organizations. Interacts with patients families, other hospital staff and referring physicians and facilities in a professional manner.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

• Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

• Develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention and outreach initiatives based on trauma registry data, community needs assessments, and national injury trends.
• Collaborate with trauma leadership, nursing, physicians, public health partners, and community organizations to promote injury prevention programs targeting high-risk mechanisms (e.g., motor vehicle crashes, child passenger safety, falls, burns, firearm safety, etc.).
• Serve as the hospital’s liaison to regional and state injury prevention coalitions
• Coordinate community events, car seat checks, and educational presentations to promote safe injury prevention practices
• Collect, analyze, and report injury prevention data to demonstrate impact, identify opportunities for improvement, and meet ACS verification requirements
• Participate in trauma performance improvement activities and ensure prevention efforts are linked to identified injury patterns and opportunities for system change
• Provide education and resources to staff, patients, families, and community partners related to injury prevention and safety
• Support marketing and communication efforts for prevention initiatives through internal and external platforms

• 2 years / 3-5 years Physician practice or equivalent capacities

• Required:
  
  Bachelor s Degree Business, Nursing, related field
• Preferred:
  Master s Degree Business, Nursing, related field

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in person and on the phone along with strong interpersonal skills required.
• A positive, empathetic, and non-judgmental style of interaction with patients, physicians, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks without direct supervision.
• Organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of physician outreach and referring providers’/organization’s concerns

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