RN Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

Are you dedicated to enhancing the patient experience? At our organization, we prioritize compassionate care and integrity in our approach to patient services. Join us as a RN Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator and take the next step in your career at Centerpoint Medical Center.

Position Overview and Qualifications

In the role of RN Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing injury-prevention strategies within the Trauma Program, utilizing data, community assessments, and evidence-based practices to create initiatives that promote safety and well-being. You will foster valuable relationships with EMS, public health entities, educational institutions, hospitals, and community organizations to advance prevention efforts that align with our mission to enhance lives in diverse ways. Your expertise in outreach, education, research, and program development will be essential in meeting Trauma Center verification standards while broadening access to injury-prevention information throughout the region.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Creating and implementing focused injury-prevention initiatives based on Trauma Registry data, community assessments, and performance improvement metrics.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborations with EMS agencies, public health officials, regional trauma coordinators, and community organizations to promote injury-prevention activities.
• Directing and assessing educational outreach for nurses, EMS personnel, referring facilities, and high-risk groups, ensuring compliance with ACS standards and Trauma Center verification criteria.
• Interpreting and applying trauma research, data trends, and national guidelines into actionable prevention strategies, mental health screening programs, and evidence-based interventions.
• Coordinating and communicating prevention priorities among internal and external stakeholders—including surgeons, trauma leaders, committee members, marketing, and public affairs—to enhance awareness and community involvement.
• Tracking and documenting adherence to ACS, state, and local trauma-designation standards while evaluating the impact and effectiveness of injury-prevention programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course completion
• Trauma Nursing Core Course completion
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career advancement, and retirement planning of our team members. The available benefits include:

• Extensive health benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and various leave options.
• Retirement and savings options, such as a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of contributions (depending on tenure), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational assistance through tuition reimbursement, student loan support, certification aid, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional perks including fertility and family planning support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal assistance, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our facility is a 285+ bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate care and exceptional customer service to our patients. Our amenities for visitors include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. As a Level II Trauma Center, we provide 24/7 emergency services and are recognized as an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our offerings include Orthopedic Services, an accredited Cancer Program, Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. We also provide various outpatient services, including a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area.

Our organization has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The best hospitals will always prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions will deliver care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you seek a fulfilling opportunity that promotes personal and professional growth, we invite you to apply for the RN Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator position. We review all applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Explore the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.