Job Information
University of Kentucky Trauma Injury Prevention Coord/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Trauma Injury Prevention Coord/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | NR13901 |
| Working Title | Trauma Injury Prevention Coord/UKHC |
| 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 | Days, 8am to 4:30pm primarily but other hours as needed to cover needs of the department. |
| Job Summary | The Injury Prevention Coordinator will provide oversight of the trauma program’s Injury Prevention efforts. As the leader, develop and implement injury prevention programs for the community based on needs assessment, trauma data analysis, and community request. Collaborates with local and state community leaders to develop, implement, and conduct community prevention programs. Takes an active role with Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRIC), the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition, Stop the Bleed, Saddle up Safely, Think First, Project Peace, and ONE Lexington to assist in the development of injury prevention resources, provide community education, and research throughout the Commonwealth. Assumes key leadership role in facilitating hospital and community based injury prevention education tours such as Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) by the American Trauma Society (ATS) to address the emotional challenges and provide peer support to improve long-term outcomes for trauma patients. Organizes and hosts annual TSN Celebration Day. Partners with UK Philanthropy for grant writing and funding to support injury prevention efforts. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | 4 years RN experience preferred in Emergency Department, ICU or Trauma Program/Injury Prevention. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Previous experience with trauma patients |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/02/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Please indicate your current Nursing licensure status.
- None
- Current KY RN license
- Current non-compact state RN license
- Current compact state RN license
- New graduate within 6 months or provisional license
- Valid KY temporary work permit
- Are you currently employed at UK HealthCare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification?
- Yes
- No
- Please indicate the number of years paid RN work experience when you were responsible for Trauma and/or Injury prevention coordination/management.
- None
- More than 0, through 1 year
- More than 1, through 3 years
- More than 3, through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Please briefly describe your current or previous professional work history in caring for Trauma or Acute Care Surgical patient populations.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities
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