AK - RN Quality Management and Accreditation - Risk Manager - Sitka

Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer

Risk Manager (RM):
Responsible for implementation of the internal risk management program. Develops, implements, and evaluates risk. Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to risk management (i.e., investigate reports and events in accordance with policy and statutory requirements). Patient Safety Officer (PSO):
The Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the organization-wide patient safety program. This role will direct others within the organization towards process improvements that will support the reduction of medical/healthcare errors and other factors that may contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. The RM/PSO provides leadership for safety assessments, Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA), and educates management, staff, and physicians on the system-basis for medical errors.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job May include any and/or all of the below:

• Participates in and maintains a comprehensive risk management program in accordance with AK Statutes.
• Collaborates decision making, along with leadership, regarding patient safety and risk management.
• Investigaes, evaluates, and submits adverse incidents in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates the disclosure of an adverse incident and/or ensures appropriate follow-up with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Analyzes patient grievances received in risk management in accordance with AK Statutes.
• Facilitates Patient Safety Rounds.
• Provides risk management and patient safety education to entity/departments.
• Participates in educational and/or developmental opportunities, as appropriate.
• Adheres to appropriate safety procedures and lifting techniques.
• Stays abreast of industry/clinical risk trends.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Medical Directors, CMO, and SEARHC Corporate Counsel as needed, on quality of care and risk management issues stemming from peer review activities.
• Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e., DNV, TJC, CMS, CARF, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulatory standards, and monitors advancements in technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
• Assists with accreditation and quality support, to include, but not limited to chart audits, clinical reviews, data support.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization; serves as a resource, mentor, and role model for others.
• Other duties as assigned including cross coverage of other QM Team member roles.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

Required:

• Current full, unrestricted, active Registered Nursing license in Alaska.
• Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before the start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
• Certified CPHRM within two (2) years.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months and every 3 years.

Experience

Required:

• 3 years' experience monitoring risk management, patient safety, quality and regulatory requirements, planning, and coordinating process changes.
• Demonstrated experience that shows leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with groups or teams.