Burn Outreach Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN)

Burn Outreach The Burn Outreach Coordinator coordinates activities to achieve comprehensive and integrated burn education for the Central Virginia region. The Burn Outreach Coordinator collaborates with other internal programs and departments to enhance easy access to VCU Medical Center through relationship management with referral sources and other health care providers. The Burn Outreach Coordinator serves as a clinical expert for burn care with Emergency Medical Services, community hospital, allied health care, and VCU Medical Center. The Burn Outreach Coordinator collaborates and monitors the burn care rendered to identify problems and trends in care and compliance with the burn performance improvement and patient safety programs, regional and national standards. This position is responsible for establishing partnerships with community and regional agencies in the development of and participation in education, systems performance improvement, and research related to burn care. Licensure and Certification Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state. Current ABLS, ACLS, PALS certification or equivalent. Experience Required: Minimum of three (3) years previous Burn or Trauma clinical nursing experience. Minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership/education experience. Preferred: Five (5) years previous Burn or Trauma clinical nursing experience. Experience in quality/performance improvement activities. Experience in leading projects/teams. Experience with program development. Experience developing and giving presentations. Education Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing. Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare or Public Health Administration or related discipline (Preferred). Certification in specialty area ABLS instructor (Preferred). Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) Coordinator (Preferred). Independent Actions Design, conduct and evaluate educational programs for lay, military, para-professional and professional groups. Conduct research on issues which may put individuals at risk for burn injuries such as the elderly, children and individuals from other cultures. Develop and maintain local and regional burn outreach plan. Develop regional and systems based performance improvement initiatives. Initiate and implement a SOAR (Survivors Offering Assistant in Recovery) program. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Employee will be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends based on regional outreach and program requirements. Travel is required. Physical Requirements Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs. Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other) Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking Fast pace environment, able to handle multiple priorities, able to adapt to frequent change Age Specific groups served: All EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. #J-18808-Ljbffr