Injury Prevention & Trauma Operations Coordinator

Support Services Norwalk, Connecticut

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Position at Norwalk Hospital Association

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
 
Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.
 
Our accolades include the following:
 
  • The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
  • Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
  • U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment
 
At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center. 

Summary:

The Injury Prevention & Trauma Operations Coordinator supports the Trauma Service by providing administrative, organizational, and operational coordination for trauma operations and the Injury Prevention Program. This role exists to strengthen injury prevention efforts, support trauma program operations, enhance community outreach and education, and ensure effective coordination of trauma-related initiatives in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and delivers injury prevention curriculum, presenting evidence-informed and/or evidence-based programs across the lifespan to clinical and community audiences.

2. Coordinates injury prevention initiatives in collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams and community partners to support outreach and education efforts.

3. Serves as the onsite Trauma Survivors Network Coordinator, including oversight of program activities and maintenance of related program resources.

4. Provide administrative support to the trauma operations team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, preparing correspondence, and coordinating logistics.

5. Supports trauma program quality improvement initiatives through data tracking, documentation support, and coordination of improvement activities.

6. Assists with patient screening activities, including alcohol use disorder screening, in accordance with established protocols.

7. Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and program reporting.

8. Prepares reports, presentations, and educational materials to support trauma operations, injury prevention programming, and leadership needs.

9. Assists the Trauma Program Manager with special projects and program-related initiatives as assigned.

10. Maintains and Models the Organization's values.

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Other Information Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field required. Minimum Experience: zero to six months in a healthcare, public health, education, or administrative setting required. Strong teaching, presentation, and public speaking skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and community partners. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation as may be required to travel within the community for outreach and educational programming.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support programs and events.

    With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

     

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