Injury Prevention Health Educator - Flex

Job description

Department Overview The Injury Prevention Health Educator Flex position will provide support to the OHSU Doernbecher Injury Prevention team. This position will represent DCH Injury Prevention Program at OHSU Doernbecher, Hillsboro Medical Center, and through community outreach events including supporting community and professional trainings as scheduled. Support includes providing injury prevention education in inpatient and outpatient settings. The employee must be currently certified as a National Child Passenger Safety Technician and have a vast knowledge of a variety of Injury Prevention areas. Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Work as a team with the Doernbecher Injury Prevention team and volunteers to ensure the needs of all patients and visitors are met. Support the vision, mission & values of the OHSU Doernbecher Injury Prevention Program. Function/Duties of Position: OHSU/DCH Patient Support & Education: - Responsible for delivering injury prevention education, support and resources to OHSU/Doernbecher patients and their caregivers. - Meet with caregivers and patients to provide IP education and resources. - Attend inpatient unit discharge rounds to support a s...