Risk Management Advisor RN (Registered Nurse), (Temporary)

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Job Summary

The Risk Management Advisor, RN actively participates and facilitates performance improvement by ensuring follow up on Safety Reporting, completion of assigned apparent cause analyses and submits events directly to the Patient Safety Organization. The Risk Management Advisor is a member of the Root Cause Analysis Team and assists in claims management activities and audits as assigned.

This is a full time, temporary position with our Risk Management department. The ideal candidate will have risk management, apparent cause and root cause analysis, and experience with RL Datix would be a huge plus!

Pay Range

Minimum $90,563 Midpoint $120,016 Maximum $149,427

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum three (3) years of pediatric inpatient experience with direct involvement with clinical performance improvement.

• Preferred: Five (5) or more years of clinical pediatric experience with leadership in clinical performance improvement and/or education, and/or clinical risk management. Experience with facilitating a root cause analysis.

Education

• Required: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

• Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field is preferred and/or designation as a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Specialized Skills

• Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to establish and maintain effective professional and interpersonal relationships with all levels of the organization. Knowledge and experience with meeting the Joint Commission Standards. Ability to problem solve, analyze situations, think critically, and provide constructive feedback. Ability to set goals and judge results in accordance with the highest standards; care with sensitivity and respect; advance risk management through the development of new ideas or refined processes; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; and understand and exceed customer expectations. Ability to participate constructively and harmoniously with senior management, physicians, and associates in devising, implementing and evaluating the organization’s patient safety opportunities. Demonstrates excellent facilitation and consultation skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Preferred: Demonstrated competency with Excel and Visio. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Licensure

• Required: Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in California.

• Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).

Work Environments - Functional Demand:

Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35