Franciscan Health

Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist, Nurse

Franciscan Health

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: HybridUnited States

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About the role

  • Ensure appropriate response, investigation, resolution, and continuous learning following serious safety events.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
  • Promote organizational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practices across departments.
  • Serve as a resource for staff in reporting and documenting safety events.
  • Review and close incident reports in the electronic reporting system, ensuring accurate categorization and timely escalation.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and committees on patient safety trends.
  • Serve as a resource to the local entity/hospital in problem identification, educational needs, and problem resolution.
  • Conduct nursing reviews for potential or existing risk management issues; interview hospital staff to work towards solutions.
  • Collaborate with clinical leaders to design and implement initiatives that reduce harm and improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • 5 years Healthcare operations or Clinical Experience Required
  • 5 years Healthcare Risk Management or Patient Safety Preferred
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefit offerings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
incident reportingrisk managementpatient safetydata analysisreport preparationdashboard creationmultidisciplinary coordinationcorrective action implementationnursing reviewsproblem resolution
Soft Skills
organizational learningcommunicationcollaborationleadershipeducational needs assessmentinvestigationproblem identificationtimely escalationresourcefulnesscontinuous learning
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in NursingRegistered Nurse (RN)