Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Risk Manager for a local contract nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Risk Manager
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/30/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Risk Manager (RN)
Days Shift 3x12
Job Summary:
Risk Manager (RN): Responsible for implementation of the internal risk management program. Develops, implements, and evaluates risk Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to risk management (i.e., investigate reports and events in accordance with policy and statutory requirements). Patient Safety Officer (PSO): The Patient Safety Officer will have primary oversight of the organization-wide patient safety program. This role will direct others within the organization towards process improvements that will support the reduction of medical/healthcare errors and other factors that may contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. The RM/PSO provides leadership for safety assessments, Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA), and educates management, staff, and physicians on the system-basis for medical errors.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
May include any and/or all of the below:
- Participates in and maintains a comprehensive risk management program in accordance with AK Statutes.
- Collaborates decision making, along with leadership, regarding patient safety and risk management.
- Investigates, evaluates, and submits adverse incidents in accordance with regulatory reporting requirements.
- Coordinates and facilitates the disclosure of an adverse incident and/or ensures appropriate follow-up with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Analyzes patient grievances received in risk management in accordance with AK Statutes.
- Facilitates Patient Safety Rounds.
- Provides risk management and patient safety education to entity/departments.
- Participates in educational and/or developmental opportunities, as appropriate. Adheres to appropriate safety procedures and lifting techniques. Stays abreast of industry/clinical risk trends.
- Works closely and collaboratively with the Medical Directors, CMO, and SEARHC Corporate Counsel as needed, on quality of care and risk management issues stemming from peer review activities.
- Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e., DNV, TJC, CMS, CARF, etc.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulatory standards, and monitors advancements in technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
- Assists with accreditation and quality support, to include, but not limited to chart audits, clinical reviews, data support.
- Communicates professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization; serves as a resource, mentor, and role model for others.
- Other duties as assigned including cross coverage of other QM Team member roles.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
- Current full, unrestricted, active Registered Nursing license in Alaska.Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before the start date.
Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.
- Certified CPHRM within two (2) years.
- Clinical Competency required within 3 months and every 3 years
Experience Required
- 3 years' experience monitoring risk management, patient safety, quality and regulatory requirements, planning, and coordinating process changes.
- Demonstrated experience that shows leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and in working collaboratively with groups or teams.
"We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law."
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About Rang Healthcare
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it's for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay