Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist – Days

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County’s only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance

outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We’re more than a hospital. We’re 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

3. Don’t be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion – key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you’re surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.

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Job Title:

Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist – Days

Requisition Number:

40305

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

TRAUMA & FORENSIC SERVICES

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Job Category:

Business / Professional

Hours Worked:

Location:

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked:

Day

Job Description:

Description: The Trauma Injury Prevention Specialist will identify the mechanisms of injury and utilize data to study traumatic injuries, risk behavior and environmental factors. Daily SBIRT process which focuses on the impact alcohol and substance use have on trauma patients, mechanisms of injury and reducing trauma recidivism is essential in this position. Develop and implement prevention initiatives for incidence and impact reduction of intentional and unintentional violence and injury in the community, region and/or the State of Texas. This role will mobilize resources and partner with community healthcare organizations, law enforcement agencies, schools, faith-based entities and substance abuse coalitions to develop informed and cost-efficient violence and injury prevention strategies. This position will also influence local policy, promote effective prevention legislation and environmental strategies as well as direct professional educational opportunities such as the JPS annual trauma symposium.

Typical Duties:

1. Identifies the mechanisms of injury and utilizes data to study traumatic injuries, risk behaviors, and environmental factors to develop, implement and evaluate initiatives to impact reduction of intentional and unintentional violence and injury.
2. Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): for each viable trauma patient admitted 24 hours or longer. Motivational interviewing and providing appropriate referrals and education during the SBIRT process.
3. Strengthens community knowledge of violence and injury prevention by participating in local and state conferences relative to scientific evidence informed research, policies, strategies and evaluation.
4. Promotes community education utilizing the trauma registry data. Organizes and promotes (1) injury prevention initiatives and (2) effective injury initiatives to the community.
5. Educates providers by equipping them to transmit skills and knowledge to others.
6. Organizes and assists an annual trauma conference with national speakers, on topics relevant to specific identified opportunities for improved patient care, as well as strategies for strengthening the trauma system.
7. Researches, designs and speaks on prevention topics in a public format.
8. Provides mentorship and leadership to external trauma center injury prevention specialists.
9. Fosters coalitions and networks to develop community impact goals and strategies related to injury prevention.
10. Engages and participates on local councils and coalitions which have a comprehensive impact on injury prevention.
11. Effectively communicates with partners and media.
12. Facilitates change related to organizational practices.
13. Adopts change and influences norms to reduce injury within JPS Health Network.
14. Participates with Community Affairs and Communications Departments to provide content for messaging throughout the District.
15. Contributes to continued readiness for the ACS Level I Trauma Center designation. Partners with other District initiatives for the attainment of the District’s mission.
16. Develops education materials and curriculum for community-wide education programs.
17. Development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of injury prevention programs.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science or Public Health from an accredited college or university.
• 3 plus years of work experience in program development related to public health, violence, or injury prevention in associated field.
• 1 plus years work experience in data analysis mechanisms of violence and traumatic injury for prioritization of program selection, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:
• Certified in Public Health through the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
• OR
• Must be a Certified Health Education Specialist through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Public Health from an accredited college or University.
• 2 plus years of work experience in program development/implementation/evaluation, public health, or hospital safety.

Location Address:

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States

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