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Nurse Risk Manager - Risk Management - FT - Days - MHS

MHS - 3111 Executive Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2025

About the role

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Develops, implements, and coordinates risk management activities for Memorial Healthcare System.

Responsibilities:

Collects and assesses data to identify potential or actual sources of risk to patients and employees.

Conducts risk management educational programs to employees and medical staff to enhance safety awareness.

Coordinate reporting of patient care-related incidents to the Agency for Healthcare Administration, Department of Health and FDA as required by law. Submits required reports to state and federal agencies. Conducts Root Cause Analysis as needed and development of corrective action plans.

Develops or facilitates patient safety, employee safety, and quality of care initiatives and formulates and implements risk reduction strategies.

Develops, implements, and evaluates practices and policies to ensure patient safety, employee safety and quality of care.

Takes on-call responsibilities at the discretion of the Corporate Director of Risk Management.

Collaborates with all staff and applicable committees with respect to risk-related incidents, claims, litigation, policies, and practices. Assists with the initial response, investigation and handling of patient and employee claims. Assist in investigation of potentially compensable events and asserted claims (as requested).

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, LEADING CHANGE INITIATIVES, PROBLEM SOLVING, PROFESSIONAL CREDIBILITY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Healthcare (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and analytical skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be self motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment. Adaptive to change, responsive to organizational needs, teamwork and customer focus skills. Must be able to identify issues, conduct investigations and work collaboratively toward resolution. Must be self motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment. Participates on committees directed towards promoting patient safety issues. Conducts risk management educational programs to employees and medical staff to enhance safety awareness. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and a basic understanding of relational data bases. Professional knowledge of Risk Management Program design and operations and a working knowledge of governmental and Joint Commission regulations. Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of hospital related clinical experience with relevant Risk Management related experience required. Other Information: Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) and/or Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred.Additional Education Info: or in business related program.

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