Director, Patient Safety Risk Management

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Develops and monitors appropriate indicators for risk management. Oversees and coordinates the risk management processes of Sanford Health. Oversees (or performs) the investigation of incidents/variances/or events of risk management involving patients, visitors, physicians or employees.

Job Description

Assists in the development of internal and external educational opportunities for medical staff, allied health, clinical and non-clinical staff addressing current risk management, root cause analysis, disclosure, and safety. Oversees (or performs) the investigation of incidents/variance/or events involving patients, visitors, physicians, or employees. Coordination and integration with other risk management and related functional services within the health system. Assists in the development and maintaining of systems for the identification, control, prevention, and correction of potential and actual clinical and facility related risks. Supervises the statistical trending and analysis of designated risk management data. Develops and analyzes statistical and qualitative reports on risk management trends and patterns, and effectively communicates this information to the appropriate audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Master's degree preferred.

Three years experience in hospital and/or clinic operations with experience in managing projects or developing programs is preferred. Extensive knowledge of Risk Management and Patient Relations programs.

Currently holds an unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license with the State Board of Nursing. American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) Barton Certificate is recommended.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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