Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer

State of Maryland•Dorchester, MD

19h

About The Position

This position will function as the hospital community (patients and staff) licensed professional nurse to assure that the continuity of care, quality and quantity are maintained through supervision, delegation, assignment and intervention. This position operates at systems level providing both administrative functions and direct labor for the oversight and facilitation of risk prevention and management and patient safety coordination at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center. The scope of service for this position is primarily focused on clinical aspects of risk management and patient safety.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a current multi-state license.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
One year of experience in a supervisory, administrative or teaching capacity.
Two years of experience in a psychiatric setting.
Possession of a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation training certification may be required.
Valid Maryland State driver's license may be required.
Must provide a phone number at which they can be reached for call-ins.
Subject to substance abuse testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience in and/or ability to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suites.

Responsibilities

Assure continuity of care, quality and quantity are maintained through supervision, delegation, assignment and intervention.
Provide administrative functions and direct labor for the oversight and facilitation of risk prevention and management.
Provide patient safety coordination at the Eastern Shore Hospital Center.
Focus on clinical aspects of risk management and patient safety.