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Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Trauma Program Director, the Injury Prevention Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of trauma educational programs/projects for staff and the community across the continuum of trauma care. The injury prevention coordinator provides injury prevention programs that are consistent with the community needs, the Portsmouth Regional Hospital (PRH) Trauma Performance Improvement Plan, and professional organizational standards.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
General Responsibilities:
Injury Prevention
· Coordinates trauma injury prevention events targeting the public and professional community.
· Participates in the community in efforts to disseminate awareness of injury prevention, PRH Trauma Program and trauma systems.
Efforts will also include
a) Public awareness/educational programs
b) Visitation programs
c) Web site
d) Newsletters
· Participates in local, regional, State and National trauma events consistent with the requirements of a Level II trauma hospital.
· Coordinates, implements, maintains, and evaluates injury prevention programs and participates in injury prevention activities for the Trauma Program at PRH based on Trauma Registry statistical data, trauma system data from State of NH, the National Trauma Data Bank, CDC, and other data sources and the needs of the community.
· Provides technical assistance and support in training staff and community leaders to lead educational injury prevention programs within PRH and the community.
· Develops and maintains community partnerships to meet the educational needs of groups at risk for injury.
· Reports to the Trauma Department on injury prevention activities.
· Maintains accurate records of all injury prevention activities, attendance, and effectiveness.
· Remains knowledgeable on injury prevention legislation activities (locally, regionally, and nationally)
· Collaborates with public affairs and marketing on injury prevention materials to be distributed within the community.
· Develops evaluation tools and tracks program data for assessing progress in the community.
· Participates in multidisciplinary Injury Prevention research as appropriate
· Monitors (initially and periodically) all PRH and affiliated representatives participating in PRH injury prevention activities and provides coaching/education as needed.
· Participates in local, regional, state and national injury prevention activities such as conferences, seminars and professional organization special interest groups.
· Identifies sources for funding of injury prevention related projects; including project proposals and grant applications.
Professional Standards:
· Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organizational mission and goals. Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
· Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program.
· Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care.
General:
· Work collaboratively and productively with the Trauma Program Director, Trauma Medical Director, ED Medical Director and the ED nursing director.
· Work collaboratively and productively with physicians, nurses other providers and staff, patients, and families affiliated with or participating in the Trauma Program.
· Must have excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to maintain flexibility and work in a constantly changing environment.
· Be available on weekends for scheduled education programs as needed.
· Prepare and present reports regarding the trauma program as needed.
· Duties as assigned by the Trauma Program Director or Trauma Medical Director related to the trauma program.
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelors Degree
- 1-3 years related experience preferred
Benefits
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.
As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.
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Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
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