Injury Prevention Coordinator

Job Title: Injury Prevention Coordinator

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Trauma Services

Req #: 0000224690

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Injury Prevention Coordinator plays a critical role within the Trauma Center by developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive community-based programs aimed at reducing injury across the lifespan. This role requires strong analytical skills, as programs are created from the assessment of injury trends, trauma registry data, and community health indicators. The Coordinator also serves as a subject-matter expert on injury-related topics, providing consultation to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting community outreach, securing grant funding to support program initiatives, and managing all related programmatic and administrative activities to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g., Public Health, Population Health, Health Education)
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience in public health, community health, trauma services, injury prevention, or a closely related field

Preferred:

• Experience with program development, community outreach, or data-driven health initiatives

Scheduling Requirements:

• Working Shift: Monday - Friday
• Day Shift
• Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate injury prevention programs based on community injury data, trauma registry findings, and emerging trends
• Conduct needs assessments to identify at-risk populations and target areas for injury prevention initiatives
• Provide consultation and education to healthcare professionals, community agencies, schools, and public organizations regarding injury prevention strategies
• Research, identify, and secure grant funding opportunities to support program development and expansion
• Maintain detailed documentation related to program operations, outcomes, performance metrics, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary trauma team members, public health partners, and community organizations to promote injury prevention efforts
• Participate in community outreach, health fairs, and educational events representing the Trauma Center
• Perform program-related administrative tasks including scheduling, reporting, budgeting, and data analysis
• Ensure compliance with state and national trauma system requirements and organizational policies

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.