PATIENT SAFETY & RISK MANAGER RN

Company: Community Health Network
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Patient Safety & Risk Manager RNJob Ref2404741CategoryNursingJob FamilyRegistered NurseDepartmentQuality and Safety AcuteScheduleFull-timeFacilityCommunity Howard Regional Hlth3500 South LaFountain StreetKokomo, IN 46902United StatesShiftDay JobHoursGenerally 8am - 5pmHiring bonus for qualified RNsJoin CommunityCommunity Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.Make a DifferenceThe Patient Safety & Risk Mgr. RN functions as a representative of the Quality Resource Risk Management Team by identifying, monitoring, evaluating, educating, and making recommendations for improving processes affecting the prevention and reduction of risks to patients, staff, and visitors. Incumbents' work is done in the hospital setting and on the nursing units. Their work product directly impacts patient care outcomes. Serves as a lead analyst/facilitator (s) for root cause analysis and Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) teams for the network. Participates in and facilitates the day-to-day and overall operations of the Network initiatives such as the Medical Staff Quality Improvement program and peer review activities. Incumbents collaborates and participates in other quality assurance and improvement processes as required, including but not limited to identification and referral of case management and infection control issues, and serves as a change agent and resource to the network.Exceptional Skills and QualificationsAbility to function independently and as a member of a cohesive team; clear and effective communication skills; understanding of process improvement principles.Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited school of nursingAssociates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferredOne of the following certifications is required within 3-years from date of hire: Patient Safety Officer Certification, Certified Professional Healthcare in Quality (CPHQ), or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)Minimum of 3 years of clinical and/or healthcare related experience requiredHealthcare risk management experience preferredAbility to adapt to a variety of situations, change, and new learningsAbility to effect change, improve processes, and independently resolve problemsAbility to perform as a Quality Resource Risk Management representative to Medical Staff Committees, as well as, interdisciplinary committeesAbility to use patient care skills to provide an exceptional experienceAbility to work effectively within a team environmentAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingWhy Community?At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.Caring people apply here.Community Health Network complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Community Health Network does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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