Burn Outreach Coordinator

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 / 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, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire : Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment : 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

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 / training REQUIRED : Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Education / training PREFERRED : Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare or Public Health Administration or related discipline Certification in specialty area ABLS instructor Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) Coordinator

Independent action(s) required : 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.

Age Specific groups served : All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :

Physical : Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)

Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional : Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change Days

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.