Trauma Outreach Coord/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Trauma Outreach Coord/UKHC
Requisition Number NR12553
Working Title RN/Trauma Outreach Coordinator
Department Name H7000:Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 11
Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BSN
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 25 lbs occasionally, pushing and pulling as well as driving. Walking and standing for long periods of time.
Shift
8am to 4:30pm primarily but other hours as needed to cover needs of the department.
Job Summary
Provide coordination of injury prevention intitiatives and programs for the Trauma Program. Integrally involved in quality improvement initiatives related to trauma care. 
As a leader, develops and implements injury prevention programs for the community based on needs assessment and community request. Takes active role with KIPRIC, safe kids, and Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition to assist in development and implementation of programs and research. Will assist with execution and budget of the statewide trauma symposium. Serves on trauma related hospital committees and participates in outside committees as desired/requested. Facilitates the aggregation of trauma data and ensures accuracy for the Trauma Program annual report. 
The Trauma Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for development and implementation of internal and external trauma-related education based on outcomes monitoring and protocol/best practices.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of injury prevention and trauma nursing preferred 
Previous experience as a Registered Nurse within an Emergency department or Trauma ICU or Trauma Progressive Care area preferred. 
Maintains national certification as a Certified Care Seat Installation Technician. 
Personal Computer skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous experience with trauma, critical care, progressive care, emergency care.
Deadline to Apply 04/15/2024
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