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Trinity Health Trauma Injury Prevention and Community Education Coordinator in Maywood, Illinois
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Consistent with the mission, philosophy, and policies of Loyola University Health System, the Trauma Outreach Coordinator, reporting to the Trauma Program Manager and collaborating with the Trauma Medical Director, will facilitate, organize and implement community outreach and injury prevention activities. This position will also track, coordinate and implement trauma education to meet the needs of clinical staff across multiple disciplines to support compliance with IDPH and ACS-COT Standards of Care for Level 1 Trauma Centers.
Candidates are required to have a healthcare background specifically in Traumatic Injury, with an interest in Injury Prevention and Community Outreach
Community Outreach: To meet the goal of improving community health related to traumatic injury, coordinates with Loyola staff and members of community organizations to identify opportunities to provide education and interventions for trauma prevention. The Community Outreach Coordinator will perform the following duties:
Prioritize prevention activities according to injury trends identified by the Trauma Registry
Identify opportunities for engagement of the interdisciplinary trauma team with clinical and nonclinical entities that are concerned with trauma prevention
Evaluate outcomes of prevention activities
Make recommendations to trauma program leadership and community outreach organizations for prevention activities based on knowledge of evidence based practices and available resources for trauma prevention
Facilitate access between trauma experts and community resources to develop and support prevention efforts
Designs, implements and evaluates comprehensive injury prevention programs for the community, pre-hospital, medical center and region.
Education: Trauma education reflects the needs of trauma patients across the lifespan and the needs of clinical staff across multiple disciplines. In collaboration with TMD and TPM, trauma education coordinator will coordinate with leadership from ED, EMS, GME, and CPPD to achieve trauma education for clinical staff as required by IDPH and ACS-COT Standards for Care expected for a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Clinical professionals include medical, nursing, pre-hospital, interdisciplinary providers and support personnel
Track and support compliance with IDPH and ACS-COT Standards of Care for Level 1 Trauma Centers
Coordinate specific institution, state and national courses for the medical center, region, and surrounding area. Trauma specific education includes TNCC, TCAR, ATLS, TNS, ATOM, ASSET and other education as identified by trauma department leadership
Identify education needs and objectives, plans and implements education programs, and evaluates outcomes of programs
Make recommendations for education based on needs assessments and evaluations
In collaboration with TMD, Executive Director, TPM and QI Coordinator, develops and executes education plans as indicated by PIPS
Develop creative learning opportunities to attract interest in trauma care, e.g. journal club, visiting speakers, posters, conferences, electronic-based education
Functions as a liaison between the trauma center, other medical departments, referring hospital and referring physicians. Is the lead person from the trauma program who oversees alcohol screening and brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT)Other - General:
Participate in PIPS program to identify needs and opportunities for education and prevention activities
Generate reports and maintain record of trauma related education and outreach activities
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of trauma care, trauma related education, and traumatic injury prevention
Maintain record of shared education hours with other trauma centers within the region for equitable sharing of resources
Prepares various reports that concern operation issues, care provided, finances and opportunities related the Trauma Outreach activitiesMinimum Education
Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Masters Degree or equivalent training acquired work experience or education
Specific Degree (s): BSN, MSN, MPH, MSW, or health related fieldMinimum Experience
Required: 1-2 years of previous healthcare experience related to caring for a trauma patient population
Preferred: 3-5 years of previous healthcare experience related to caring for a trauma patient population
Details: Knowledge, implementation and evaluation of Outreach and Injury Prevention Programs and education programsLicensure/Certifications
Preferred: Trauma Nurse Specialist or Licensed EMT Paramedic State of Illinois
Preferred: TNS, PHTLS, TNCC-Instructor, CEN, CCEMT-P, TCRN, ACLS, PALS
Other: Driver's license requiredComputer Skills:
Required: Access, Basic keyboarding skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word
Preferred: Digital Innovations Trauma Registry Software experience
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran