Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist Nurse
About The Position
Healthcare practices must make decisions based on potential risk every day. Those decisions are based on recommendations from risk specialists who can accurately identify and measure risk. The Risk Management Specialist RN is critical for assisting the Risk Management Department in managing and directing department operations, including interacting with physicians and legal counsel, reviewing incident reports and medical malpractice case reviews. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing
- 5 years Healthcare operations or Clinical Experience Required
- 5 years Healthcare Risk Management or Patient Safety
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate response, investigation, resolution, and continuous learning following serious safety events.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Promote organizational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practices across departments.
- Serve as a resource for staff in reporting and documenting safety events.
- Review and close incident reports in the electronic reporting system, ensuring accurate categorization and timely escalation.
- Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and committees on patient safety trends.
- Serve as a resource to the local entity/hospital in problem identification, educational needs, and problem resolution, which have or may have an adverse effect on patient care, including the education of coworkers on hospital risk management and liability issues.
- Conduct nursing reviews for potential or existing risk management issues; interview hospital staff to work towards solutions.
- Collaborate with clinical leaders to design and implement initiatives that reduce harm and improve patient outcomes.
- Support organizational goals related to high reliability and Just Culture.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
