Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, RN

Job Description

The Injury Prevention and Education Coordinator (IPEC) works under the direction of the Trauma Program Manager (TPM). The IPEC is responsible to create and implement the injury prevention program based on the population and database review.

The position involves evaluation of the various aspects of injury including understanding of the causes, mechanisms, patterns, treatments and outcomes of injury.

The IPEC develops and delivers trauma education for all nurses caring for trauma patients. Serves as an educational resource and consultant for all departments and staff regarding trauma patient care management, while aligning with State Trauma regulations, the LA County Department of Health EMS Agency contract and the American College of Surgeons Level II requirements.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• 5 years' experience in an in-patient, acute care setting required. Trauma nursing experience required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS)
• Provider and current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Provider issued by American Heart Association or to be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by State of California

Preferred:

• Current Stop the Bleed certification

About the Hospital

Since 1892, we’ve been proud to play a part in Pasadena’s growth, health and vitality. For 131 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized health care provider.
Outstanding care comes from outstanding nurses. It’s really that simple. In every nursing discipline and clinical unit, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your professional capabilities in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.