Injury Prevention Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Edinburg, United States Driscoll Children's Hospital Full time
Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team Please review the job information below.

General Purpose of Job:

Must demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate Injury Prevention information to staff, community partners and families with children. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess needs of the family in regard to each child's unique situation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
  • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
  • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
  • Works collaboratively with the community partners to participate in assessment and planning of potential Injury Prevention programs.
  • Participates in yearly budgetary process.
  • Writes State and Federal grants yearly to help fund program, staff and resources.
  • Submits monthly state and federal grant reports as required by the funding source.
  • Oversee and Supervise Injury Prevention staff and program at Rio Grande Valley, Driscoll NICU main campus and South NICU campus and other Driscoll locations.
  • Attends Trauma meetings and report on Injury Prevention focus areas and outreach.
  • Researches opportunities for new Injury Prevention program development and implementation.
  • Acts as a resource and leader in Injury Prevention efforts within community and region.
  • Collaborates with Trauma Analyst to review current trauma registry data for current mechanisms of injury.
  • Implementation of Injury Prevention programs and community outreach efforts are specific to trauma data.
  • Seeks out and participates in leadership roles in local Injury Prevention groups such as Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council, Safe Kids Coalition, Safe Communities, and others.
  • Maintains partnerships with the Corpus Christi Police Department, Nueces County Sheriff's Office, Nueces County Health Department, Texas Department State Health Services, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, Child Fatality Review Team, and others.
  • Responsible for the ordering of program resources and maintaining current inventory of products.
  • Participates and provides community presentations.
  • Assists with staffing of information/safety booths during health fairs and community events.
  • Responsible for development and design of brochures, pamphlets, and fact sheets as necessary.
  • Maintains current Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor status.
  • Conducts Child Passenger Safety Technician courses to expand technician resources.
  • Provides education to DCH staff regarding car seat distribution procedures.
  • Create and conduct Injury Prevention continuing education classes for nursing and medical staff.
  • Maintains and updates literature to reflect current Injury Prevention standards of care.
  • Researches and applies for applicable grant opportunities for funding of projects.
  • Remains current on legislative issues affecting Injury Prevention.
  • Seeks media opportunities to educate public within parameters of DCH policy.

Education and/or Experience:
  • No prior experience or training.
  • Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Doctoral degree (Ph. D.) or equivalent; or more than 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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