Injury Prevention Specialist, Safe Patient Mobilization at Portland, OR (Marquam Hill) – Portland, Oregon

Training Development & Facilitation:

• Provides education and training on safe patient mobilization best practices
• Designs curriculum, e-learning modules, lesson plans, presentation materials and handouts; Incorporates adult learning theory into curriculum design
• Ensures training materials meet instructional objectives and quality standards
• Develops competencies relevant to SPM
• Serves as a facilitator with assigned SPM projects and priorities.

Consultation & Coaching:

• Serves as a leader and clinical advisor in SPM methodologies
• Provides individualized and group coaching on best practices regarding SPM equipment use.
• Assists and supports department leadership teams and staff in using SPM processes and equipment
• Serves as a resource to staff in applying SPM in challenging clinical environments
• Provides site support during SPM program implementation.

Evaluation & Rounding:

• Conducts observational rounds to monitor SPM practices; provides feedback and targeted education; recommends monitoring activities.

Project Management:

• Provides project management, change management, and performance improvement methodology to areas in which patient care is delivered
• Projects future SPM needs and assists in development of project budget
• Establishes plans and procedures including standard work and daily management systems to assure that improvements are realized and sustained
• Participates in data collection and analysis
• Evaluates project impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and scalability of processes and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborates with departments, leadership, and safety teams to assess needs, eliminate equipment use barriers, and implement sustainable change.

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a healthcare or clinical setting focused on patient care, injury prevention, or ergonomics.
• Experience providing training or coaching, preferably in topics related to patient mobilization, safety, or equipment use.
• Knowledge of Safe Patient Mobilization (SPM) principles, practices, and equipment.
• Understanding of ergonomics, body mechanics, and injury prevention strategies in a clinical setting.
• Ability to design and deliver effective training using adult learning principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coach and influence behavior change.
• Experience leading or supporting Safe Patient Mobilization (SPM) initiatives in a healthcare system.
• Experience in developing and delivering training curriculum or e-learning modules.
• Experience with project management or performance improvement methodologies.