Risk Coordinator

Acadia•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

The Risk Coordinator supports the Risk and Quality Departments administratively and through the collection, analysis, and coordination of assigned data, incident investigations, and related processes and procedures. The role helps execute the facility’s risk management program and supports a safe and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The Risk Coordinator promotes incident reporting, investigates incidents and complaints, identifies potential risks, and works with employees and facility leaders on corrective action plans and continuous quality improvement. The position also supports committee and meeting processes, safety rounds, records management, staff training, and Risk Management and QAPI programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation/restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys, as required by the supported service line(s).

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare field, such as nursing or counseling, preferred.
First aid may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Assist the Risk and Quality Directors in executing the facility-wide risk management program.
Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
Lead investigations following incidents, complaints, and grievances.
Collaborate with employees to make incident reporting more effective and efficient.
Identify risks that could potentially harm patients, staff, or visitors.
Coordinate incident data collection and analysis from all facility departments.
Coordinate corrective action plans with facility leaders to address regulatory vulnerabilities and patient-safety risks.
Assist leadership in establishing sustainable processes for Quality Council, policy and procedure review, the Safety Committee, safety and incident data analytics, and internal reports.
Compile and distribute materials before assigned Risk, Quality, and Performance Improvement meetings, Governing Board meetings, Quality Council, and Medical Executive Committee meetings; record meeting minutes.
Participate as a visible, engaged, and dynamic team member.
Complete safety rounds, participate in leadership rounding, and submit results and corrective actions to facility leaders and the Acadia corporate office as directed.
Manage department records.
Assist with coordinating and delivering staff training to ensure regulatory compliance, as needed.
Assist with coordination of Risk Management and QAPI programs, as requested.
Track assigned Risk and Quality/QAPI projects throughout the facility.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.