RN Risk Manager

Overview

RN Risk Manager Full Time Days Position Summary. Under the direction of leadership, implements Risk Management Program practices to avoid or reduce loss to the organization. Collaborates with other departments to develop and assure implementation of patient safety and high reliability initiatives. Acts as a resource for department and all staff in addressing risk management issues. Enforces policies, procedures and standards of operation.

Assists in the development, coordination and monitoring of the activities of the Risk Management Program which encompasses all areas of potential liability exposure to the hospital. Investigates and evaluates potential liability occurrences and claims. Maintains open communication with Quality Management team regarding quality of patient care and safety issues. Assists Quality Management team with regulatory and accreditation compliance. Anticipates the needs of customers and works proactively to improve services, customer satisfaction and patient safety within the organization.

Resource to Hospital and Medical Staff. Liaison between Hospital Management, Staff, Corporate Legal Counsel and Defense Counsel. Proactively facilitates educational programs for all levels of staff on pertinent risk reduction. Communicates potential risk issues to Corporate Delegated Risk Management Consultant and Hospital Administration. Must possess good critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and projects on a daily basis and negotiate stressful situations.

Must be able to negotiate effectively, remain objective and maintain confidentiality. Position is responsible for meeting applicable regulatory standards and assisting Quality department in strategic planning.

Special Skills and Qualifications. Experience and knowledge of legal process. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to analyze specific events and trend information, compile statistics, compose letters, memoranda, coordinate events and meetings. Must be able to develop office procedures, draft clinical summaries, interview personnel, maintain filing systems, maintain logs, maintain patient medical records, proofread documents, research information, coordinate and schedule appointments.

Must possess good critical thinking skills, prioritize tasks and projects on a daily basis and negotiate stressful situations.

Education, License/Certifications, and Experience
. Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum Experience: RN Clinical Risk or Quality Management experience. Will consider RN Legal Nurse consultant that has some acute care background.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Must have a valid AZ or compact state nursing licensure in good standing.
Preferred Certifications/Licensure: CPHRM or CPPS Certification.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

• Seniority level:
  Executive
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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