Risk Manager (RN)

The Risk Manager Nurse will be responsible for Risk Management activities that may include, but may not be limited to, those relating to resident/patient care, clinical practice, medical staff, physical plant and property, safety hazards, and employee safety. Additionally responsible for Quality Assurance/Improvement activities and education that may include, but may not be limited to, those relating to resident/patient care practices, facility quality indicators, incidents, grievances, deficiencies cited by the agency, and plans of action to correct and respond quickly to identified quality concerns.

Risk Manager Responsibilities

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Safety
• Risk Management Responsibilities
• Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control practices in a healthcare setting
• Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Coordinate the establishment and maintenance of an internal Risk Management/Quality Assurance Program.
• Manages the Return to Hospital Program.
• Oversee Risk Management and Quality Assurance and Improvement activities.
• Provides risk management, risk reduction, and quality assurance/improvement education to staff at orientation, annually, and as needed.
• Participates in AHCA survey process.
• On call for risk questions and concerns.
• Assist with litigation issues as needed.
• Other Responsibilities as indicated and/or directed
• Administrative Responsibilities including working knowledge Excel, Word, etc.
• Special Activities/Attributes

Risk Manager Nurse Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with CPR.
• Long term care experience required and prefer working knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Experience as a Nurse Manager in some capacity preferred.
• Experience and/or training in Risk Management preferred.