Injury Prevention Coord Trauma Program

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

The following section contains representative examples of work that will be performed in positions allocated to this classification. Bassett Healthcare is a dynamic organization, and the environment can be fluid. Roles and responsibilities can often be expanded to accommodate changing patient or organizational needs and conditions as well as to tap into skills and talents of employees. Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.

The Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Program provides teaching and consultation services to health professionals, community members, and participates in public injury prevention education.

• Researches grant and other financial opportunities for program funding,
• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to NY State and Otsego County.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by NY State, Otsego County and Bassett Medical Center.
• Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
• Persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
• Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with NY State and Otsego County contacts and program officers.
• Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of injury prevention education programs for all ages.
• Assess the educational needs of diverse populations in order to facilitate behavior change.
• Develops educational themes on a regular ongoing basis.
• Contributes to the formation of community coalitions.
• Develops newsletters and other media and oversee production.
• Maintains professional expertise in appropriate specialty through self-study, contact with physicians and colleagues, attendance at educational conferences and workshops as approved.
• Works with all forms of media to assure accuracy and promotion of injury prevention education.
• Attends Regional and State Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC & STAC) meetings and participates in the injury prevention sub-committee.
• Uses trauma registry to identify community specific priorities for injury prevention.
• Assists in trauma registry abstraction, coding and validation.
• Maintains good working relationships with other departments, network organizations and community groups to support the work (RHENSOM, NYCAMH, Otsego County Health Department, etc.).

Trauma Program Responsibilities of the Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Program include:

• Purchases supplies and equipment as the program dictates.
• Attends trauma meetings and assists in transcription of minutes for them.
• Assists with review of cases to prepare daily trauma communication to team and initiates registry records when requested.
• Answers telephone calls, providing routine, approved information, relays other calls and messages, and maintains appropriate supplies and equipment levels.
• Schedules, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and conferences.
• Assist management staff in preparation (room set up, food and beverages, clean up) when meetings or trainings occur.
• Type, proofread, copy and submit pertinent reports/documents.

Information Responsibilities of the Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Program include:

• Uses electronic forms of communication to maintain contact with many and varied community members involved in injury prevention efforts.
• Uses the internet extensively to distribute information about programs to the community and interested parties.
• Attends educational events to maintain competency in areas of responsibility.

Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 Year / Associates degree preferred and may be considered in lieu of experience requirement

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience with educating the public or a group of individuals (i.e. regarding program eligibility or availability, safety programs, etc.), required
• Experience with grant writing preferred
• Experience with injury prevention or emergency medical treatment preferred
• Experience with trauma registry preferred
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding Course preferred
• American Trauma Society (ATS) Trauma Registry Course preferred

License/Certification:

• Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire
• EMS or EMT certification or a LPN license preferred and may be considered in lieu of experience requirement

Skills:

• Computer Skills
• Communication
• Accountability
• Teaching

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping
• Frequent balancing, grasping, lifting, repetitive motion, standing, walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking

Working Conditions:

• Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, dust, odors

Travel:

• Extensive Travel - You should expect to travel every week

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:  

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match 
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

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