Hybrid Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist, Nurse

at Franciscan Health

• Job title: Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist, Nurse
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Risk Management Specialist RN assisting in managing healthcare risks at Franciscan Health. Serving as a crucial resource in patient safety and risk management across multiple locations.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 5 years Healthcare operations or Clinical Experience Required
• 5 years Healthcare Risk Management or Patient Safety Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit offerings