Heres What You Need
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field Required (for example Healthcare Administration)
Other appropriate clinical licensure for discipline Upon Hire Required (Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire)
3 Years clinical experience Required (acute care hospital experience prefer Critical Care or Med/Surg RN background)
3 Years risk management quality management legal or patient safety Preferred
CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management Upon Hire Preferred or CPHQ Certified Professional Healthcare Quality preferred
Other appropriate clinical licensure for discipline Upon Hire Required (National certification RN-C Lean Six Sigma as examples Patient Safety certification)
What You Will Do
Utilizes the reliability learning tool (including actual events near misses and general safety concerns) and recognizes and addresses patient safety/risk exposures affecting the quality of care and outcomes.
Makes medical staff quality review referrals as appropriate.
Utilizes statistical and other methods to aggregate analyze and prepare data reports for presentation.
Facilitates the Risk Management Program including identification analysis planning and implementation focusing on events which resulted or could have resulted in adverse risk or a compromise to patient or environmental safety.
Actively engages in the Patient Safety Program developing effective medical error reduction strategies and tools.
Works in collaboration with hospital departments and committees to implement identified needs for improvement.
Serves as risk management representative for committees within the Continuous Quality/Patient Safety and Risk Management programs.
Participates in THR claims management process by investigating and identifying events that may lead to potentially compensable events claims or lawsuits.
Provides THR Litigation with information necessary to make claims determination and assess liability. Assists outside attorneys in defense of lawsuits against the hospital.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Risk Manager
Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flexible spending tuition reimbursement student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Risk Manager RN - Quality Department
Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better Together
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Work hours: Full Time Exempt position Monday-Friday Business Hours mainly 8:00AM-5:00PM with some morning and evening meetings flexibility with schedule
Quality Department highlights:
Focus on Risk Management and Patient Safety
Collaborating with Quality teams and Patient Advocate
Opportunities for Growth and Development
Required Experience:
Manager
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