Injury Prevention Coordinator
Job Location
Department
15 January, 2021
Full Time
Day
300348
Injury Prevention Coordinator
Job Description
Overview
Oversees the pediatric trauma and burn injury prevention programs (intentional and unintentional injury) as well as responsibility for the Project Adam program in conjunction with cardiology. Requires excellent community relationship building skills; organizational skills; and database development skills as programs are based in the community. BLS required; Instructor status preferred or acquired within six months of hire. Previous experience working in community organizations and the ability to communicate in mutiple languages is highly preferred.
• ATS Injury Prevention course required within 1 year of hire.
• Requires two years of program coordination experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience within hospital setting and basic knowledge of a trauma patient's care, public health, and/or epidemiology preferred.
• Requires working knowledge on injury prevention legislation activities and state activities.
• Child passenger safety technician/instructor preferred.
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Qualifications for the Injury Prevention Coordinator Role
Overview
Oversees the pediatric trauma and burn injury prevention programs (intentional and unintentional injury) as well as responsibility for the Project Adam program in conjunction with cardiology. Requires excellent community relationship building skills; organizational skills; and database development skills as programs are based in the community. BLS required; Instructor status preferred or acquired within six months of hire. Previous experience working in community organizations and the ability to communicate in mutiple languages is highly preferred.
- Requires Bachelor's degree in Nursing OR Masters Degree in Public Health.
- ATS Injury Prevention course required within 1 year of hire.
- Requires two years of program coordination experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year of experience within hospital setting and basic knowledge of a trauma patient's care, public health, and/or epidemiology preferred.
- Requires working knowledge on injury prevention legislation activities and state activities.
- Child passenger safety technician/instructor preferred.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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