Risk & Patient Safety Manager - RPSM 0511 NS#01

NavitasPartners•Cody, WY

2d•$2,800 - $2,800•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Risk & Patient Safety Manager (RN) to support organizational risk management and patient safety initiatives within a healthcare setting. This role partners closely with leadership and clinical teams to investigate incidents, analyze trends, and drive performance improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in risk management, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of: Risk Management, Patient Safety Programs, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance
Experience preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and analyzing data
Active Wyoming RN License – Required
Strong analytical and data interpretation abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance standards
Experience with incident reporting and risk management systems
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic healthcare environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or higher – Preferred
LEAN methodologies
Quality improvement initiatives
Formal risk management or patient safety program experience
CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) – Preferred
Candidates not currently certified must obtain CPHRM certification within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Oversee the organization’s event reporting and incident management programs
Investigate adverse events and patient safety concerns
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and sentinel event investigations
Track corrective actions and ensure timely resolution
Analyze incident and claims data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Manage patient complaints and grievance processes
Lead and support performance improvement and patient safety initiatives
Participate in LEAN and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects
Collaborate with leadership to implement corrective and preventive action plans
Participate in committees, workgroups, and organizational initiatives
Monitor compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
Maintain documentation related to adverse events, risk assessments, and claims
Prepare statistical reports, loss summaries, and regulatory documentation
Support reporting requirements for CMS and other regulatory bodies
Educate staff and leadership on risk management and patient safety practices
Serve as a resource to medical staff and hospital leadership
Assist with development and revision of policies and procedures
Coordinate with external agencies and quality organizations