Registered Nurse - Quality Management & Accreditation - Risk Manager

Registered Nurse - Quality Management & Accreditation - Risk Manager

Apply locations AK - Sitka time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition

Pay Range: $42.10 - $54.76

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Risk Manager (RM):
Responsible for implementation of the internal risk management program. Develops, implements, and evaluates risk management strategies. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to risk management (i.e., investigate reports and events in accordance with policy and statutory requirements).

Patient Safety Officer (PSO):
The Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the organization-wide patient safety program. This role will direct others within the organization towards process improvements that will support the reduction of medical/healthcare errors and other factors that may contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. The RM/PSO provides leadership for safety assessments, Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA), and educates management, staff, and physicians on the system-basis for medical errors.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Participates in and maintains a comprehensive risk management program in accordance with AK Statutes.
• Collaborates decision making, along with leadership, regarding patient safety and risk management.
• Investigates, evaluates, and submits adverse incidents in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates the disclosure of an adverse incident and/or ensures appropriate follow-up with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Facilitates Patient Safety Rounds.
• Provides risk management and patient safety education to entity/departments.
• Participates in educational and/or developmental opportunities, as appropriate.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Current full, unrestricted, active Registered Nursing license in Alaska.
• Certified CPHRM within two (2) years.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.

Experience Required

• 3 years’ experience monitoring risk management, patient safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience that shows leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accreditation requirements for a healthcare system.
• Strong working knowledge of patient care principles and practices.
• Understanding of quality improvement concepts and practices.
• Medical peer review principles.
• Solid understanding of risk management.
• General knowledge of organizational functions and operations.

Skills

• Experience with Data Analytics in the collection, analysis, and presentation of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other

Qualifications:

Travel Required: Minimum of 20% travel is expected.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee may frequently lift and/or push/pull up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The setting for this role will include office and healthcare settings.