Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) - Risk Management

Lifepoint Health • Johnstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Risk Management plays a critical role in healthcare by identifying, evaluating, and reducing risks that may impact patients, team members, and organization. This unique nursing opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and quality outcomes beyond the bedside. It is a challenging, collaborative, and rewarding role for nurses who are passionate about improving care, driving change, and supporting a culture of safety.

Requirements

• Current PA state or multistate RN license
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school (or obtain BSN within 3 years)
• Five years of full-time acute care, clinical nursing experience
• Basic computer skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel spreadsheets and word processing

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in nursing, business, or education preferred
• Coursework in statistics preferred

Responsibilities

• Gains appropriate knowledge base to provide resources / expertise to the organization regarding Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety.
• Develop and/or provide educational sessions related to Clinical Risk Management, Patient Safety, Joint Commission, Department of Health, or Performance Excellence; educational sessions include but are not limited to educational sessions to various diverse audiences including: for residents, physicians, nurses, new employee orientation, new physician orientation, and others as requested.
• Enter and run reports for electronic event systems, such as Safety Incident Management system (SIM), Patient Safety Authority, etc.
• Support SIM process in absence of analysis.
• Investigate incidents and facilitate root causes as needed.
• Supports the discovery process-working with legal teams.
• Participate in survey teams such as Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Collaborate with others in maintaining updated Organizational Policy Manual and formation of new policies related to Patient Safety and Risk Management.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior