Injury Prevention Specialist jobs in Princeton, OR

⭐ Eligible for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance! We also offer competitive wages, on-call pay, and shift differentials depending on work schedules. ⭐

We're looking for a Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience in Trauma and/or ICU, and 2-3 years of experience in professional adult education, curriculum design, and course development.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of injury prevention, outreach, and education activities across the four trauma centers in SAHS. 
• Collaborates with the site-based program coordinators, medical directors, and system trauma directors to assess needs and drive projects forward.  
• Plans and oversees trauma education for staff, physicians and community as needed.
• Utilizes trauma registry data to design, create, and implement initiatives related to regional injury prevention and outreach.
• Participates in trauma care systems at community, state, or national levels and represents the trauma program on various hospital and community committees.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, Master’s Degree in applicable field preferred
• 5 years of work experience as a trauma nurse in ED and/or ICU required 2-3 years of experience in professional adult education, curriculum design, and course development preferred
• 2-3 years relevant experience in public health utilizing data to drive projects and deliver outcomes preferred
• Knowledge of EMS systems and experience working with EMS providers preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Works across organization to ensure that site-based verification standards are met as they relate to injury prevention, outreach, and educational requirements.  In conjunction with the site-based Trauma Coordinators, develop, create, and maintain data-driven injury prevention projects. In conjunction with the site-based Trauma Coordinators, assess and structure educational activities targeted at site-based needs. In conjunction with the site-based Trauma Coordinators, assess and implement outreach activities within each region targeting referring centers, EMS agencies, and other appropriate community partners. Also:

• Monitors and tracks project implementation and outcomes of injury prevention, outreach, and education activities at each site.
• Share outcome and improvement data with site-based trauma program leadership, quality, and administration. In coordination with other clinical professionals, assists with planning and implementing of clinical protocols/practice management guidelines, and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
• Work closely with Trauma Registry staff to assess data that informs projects related to injury prevention, education, and outreach.
• Maintains oversight of a tracking log that shows all injury prevention, education, and outreach activities.
• This job may require flexibility in schedule to accommodate some activities. Time will be split between four sites and travel to all sites is expected based on site-specific needs. Virtual tools may be appropriate in some scenarios in lieu of travel.
• Participate in case review and performance improvement meetings to assess need for new initiatives related to injury prevention, education, and outreach.
• Participate in trauma care systems at community, state, and national level and represents hospital on committees as appropriate.
• Liaisons for EMS agencies as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of trauma data.
• Meets medical center’s Customer Services Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.
• Basic computer skills