
Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist, Nurse
Franciscan Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hybrid • United 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)