Role Overview: The position oversees Risk Management and Patient Safety programs within a designated healthcare region, collaborating with leadership to enhance quality and reduce harm. The role involves evaluating, investigating, reporting, and remediating safety events, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as the Patient Safety Officer for assigned locations.
Support clinical safety initiatives at specific medical centers and monitor patient safety events.
Lead efforts in identifying sentinel events, conducting root cause analyses, and developing action plans.
Collaborate with risk, insurance, and legal teams to manage claims and patient requests.
Supervise department staff, support daily operations, and contribute to program development.
Participate in recruitment, staffing, and performance management to ensure best practices.
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including Act 13, and report to safety committees.
Work primarily in clinical environments, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred), current RN license, and at least five years of clinical experience. Leadership experience and knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management principles are highly desirable.