Full-Time Clinical Risk and Patient Safety Nurse

Role Overview: Oversees Risk Management and Patient Safety programs within a designated healthcare region, partnering with leaders to enhance quality and reduce harm. Key Responsibilities Manage safety event evaluation, investigation, reporting, and remediation.Act as Patient Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and Act 13 requirements.Identify and review Sentinel Events, collaborating on analysis and action plans.Work with Risk Insurance and Legal teams on claims and patient requests.Support departmental operations, staff recruitment, performance management, and development.Contribute to designing and implementing clinical risk management and safety programs.Engage in continuous improvement efforts to promote a safe, high-quality care environment. Qualifications & Skills Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.Minimum five years of clinical experience; leadership experience preferred.Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred.Knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety practices, and healthcare performance metrics is advantageous.Experience with event reporting systems, root cause analysis, and performance improvement methodologies is beneficial. Additional Information: Typically performs duties in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Additional competencies may be outlined in department-specific orientation.