Full-Time Registered Nurse - Clinical Risk and Patient Safety

Role Overview: Responsible for managing Risk Management and Patient Safety programs within a designated region, ensuring high-quality, safe patient care. Acts as Patient Safety Officer, overseeing safety event evaluation, reporting, and compliance with regulations. Collaborates with leadership to improve safety metrics, investigate sentinel events, and support resolution of patient requests. Key Responsibilities Oversee risk and safety initiatives at assigned facilities, including incident analysis and remediation.Support compliance with all relevant regulations, including Act 13.Lead safety event trending, reporting, and communication to leadership and regulatory bodies.Manage departmental staff, including recruitment, performance evaluations, and operational planning.Participate in program development, quality improvement, and risk mitigation strategies.Collaborate with legal and risk departments on claims and patient concerns. Qualifications & Skills Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.Minimum of five years’ clinical experience, with at least one year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.Bachelor’s degree required; BSN preferred.Knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety practices, and healthcare performance metrics is advantageous.Familiarity with event reporting systems, root cause analysis, and performance improvement methodologies preferred. Additional Details: Works primarily in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting a culture of safety and excellence. Requires leadership skills, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.