RN - Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates the Risk Management and Compliance Program to minimize the risk of personal injury to patients, visitors and employees reducing exposure to liability or litigation.
• Maintains a written compliance plan and evaluates its effectiveness; ensures all required elements of a compliance program are addressed.
• Develops and applies standards to evaluate a hospital’s performance in conducting risk management activities designed to identify, evaluate and reduce the risk of patient injury associated with care and services.
• Investigates risk management/compliance issues within the facility and participates in Root Cause Analysis of internal error reports.
• Supports and coordinates facility risk assessments, root cause analysis, failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), and other investigations.
• Demonstrates expertise and participation in Performance Improvement team facilitation, leadership and membership.
• Ensures that confidentiality is provided by the Risk Management and Compliance Program.
• Develops policies and procedures to establish guidelines for the organization, based on analysis of risk management and compliance issues.
• Supports and encourages error reporting throughout the organization through a nonpunitive error reporting system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in risk management within a healthcare setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Risk Management, or related field required.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-driven environment with high visibility.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Able to lead projects and initiatives to improve risk management processes.
• Experience in preparing detailed risk reports and presentations for senior management.
• Knowledge of current industry trends and regulatory changes in risk management.
• Capability to provide training and guidance on risk management practices.