Risk Analyst - Risk Management - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina•Granville, OH

3d•$60,881 - $106,544•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Risk Analyst position is to investigate various incidents that occur at the facility. Additionally, the Risk Analyst partners with patient advocates to complete the management investigations associated with patient allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or rights infringement. The Risk Analyst documents any findings regarding overall quality of care; violations of facility policy and other pertinent facts related to the incident. The Risk Analyst works with management in the development of follow up actions and improvement strategies. This position will also be involved with audits related to patient safety issues and inspections as they relate to potential hazards, patient rights issues and/or restrictive interventions. The position will be responsible for ensuring a timely review of video surveillance. The Risk Analyst may be utilized as a consultant to PI teams to assist with the development of improvement strategies as it relates to patient safety processes and procedures. Additionally, the Risk Analyst may be involved in the review of incident reports and adverse event data to assist in the identification of trends.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, social work, education, health, business administration or related human service field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in professional level treatment programming for the applicable client population; or Bachelor's degree in one of the fields listed above from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience as indicated above; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of inpatient hospital systems, preferably CRH units and departments
Working knowledge of risk management and performance improvement
Ability to develop recommendations and provide consultation to solve problems in different program areas and exercise judgment in interpreting and applying standards, policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with various staff and assess problems and coordinate resolutions
Good analytical skills, and ability to work well with limited supervision and flexibility with scheduling
Experience preferred in psychiatric setting and risk management

Responsibilities

Investigate various incidents that occur at the facility.
Partner with patient advocates to complete management investigations associated with patient allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or rights infringement.
Document findings regarding overall quality of care, violations of facility policy, and other pertinent facts related to the incident.
Work with management in the development of follow-up actions and improvement strategies.
Be involved with audits related to patient safety issues and inspections as they relate to potential hazards, patient rights issues and/or restrictive interventions.
Ensure timely review of video surveillance.
Serve as a consultant to PI teams to assist with the development of improvement strategies as it relates to patient safety processes and procedures.
Be involved in the review of incident reports and adverse event data to assist in the identification of trends.