Rn Injury Prevention Coordinator

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.

Responsible for reducing the burden of injury and improving trauma care within the Facility through Injury Prevention and public education programs; continuing education for prehospital providers and other health care professionals. Promotes the organization as a tertiary referral center by establishing and maintaining relationships with referring agencies and community members throughout the region. Assess the needs of the community in regards to Injury Prevention utilizing trauma registry data and local/state statistics. Required to organize and conduct community events and actively seek out opportunities to participate in community based Injury Prevention groups. Assists in preparation for review by the American College of Surgeons and other agencies. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to Trauma Program Manager. Performs other duties as assigned. Will be required to work the occasional weekend and/or holiday as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Emergency and Trauma/Critical Care required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with a BSN or completion with a year of hire.
• Public Speaking, project coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and coalition building skills.
• Effective and accurate oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of effectively handling multiple priorities. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Licensure in the State of California as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) and BLS required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred MSN or BSN with public health or related field.
• Car Seat Technician certified by the National Highway Traffic Administration.
• TNCC, CEN, ENPC, PALS and ACLS preferred.