About this Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator role at Gundersen Health System
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator
Location: Main Clinic – 3rd Floor | La Crosse, Wisconsin
Schedule: Part-time, 40 hours per two weeks (0.5 FTE)
Shift: 8-hour day shifts, typically 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with some schedule flexibility. Occasional weeknight and weekend hours to support community programming
About the Role
Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a community-focused and passionate Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator to join our Trauma Services team. In this role, you will develop and lead injury prevention initiatives and partner with organizations across the region to promote safety and wellness. This is a highly collaborative position where you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on community safety through education, outreach, and program development.
What You Will Do
Partner with community organizations such as fire departments, law enforcement, schools, public health agencies, YMCA, DNR, ADRC, and more
Develop and lead injury prevention programs, including:
Child passenger safety
Teen driver safety
Fall prevention (including Stepping On)
Home and pedestrian safety
Summer safety initiatives and Safe Kids programming
Coordinate and facilitate events such as the Teen Car Control Clinic
Represent Emplify Health by Gundersen through community outreach and local media opportunities
Collaborate closely with a small team including another Injury Prevention Coordinator and Clinical Performance Improvement RNs
What You Will Get
Starting pay: $25.38/hour (plus more, based on experience)
Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits
Support to grow in your career with access to our Tuition Investment Program and Career Development Center
A values‑driven environment built on Leading with Love
What You Need
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Community Health, or Public Health
3-4 years healthcare experience, preferably with an emphasis in trauma, safety, or injury prevention
License/certification required as applicable based on education and experience
Desired:
1 year previous experience in injury prevention program development
About Us
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.
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