Associate Risk Manager

Company: Bassett Healthcare
Facility: Bassett Medical Center at Cooperstown
Department: Quality Resources Management

Under the regular supervision of the Director of Patient Safety & Risk Management provides consultation and expertise for the regulatory requirements promulgated by the New York State Department of Health and CMS and JJC. Is responsible for the administration of the institutional systems to comply with regulatory reporting initiatives including the New York State Patient Occurrence Tracking and Reporting system (NYPORTS). Responsible for the information gathering, data analysis, investigation and response to Sentinel Events and NYPORTS events and applies the appropriate and current root cause analysis methodology to the investigative process. Investigates all near miss events. Performs follow-up as needed to assure recommended review, investigation inquiries regarding quality of care issues. Tracks and trends NYPORTS quality outcomes and makes recommendation as needed. Responsible for the coordination of external peer review as needed. Works closely with departments to recommend and implement system improvements as a result of the RCA and investigative process actions. Responsible for monitoring for sustainability of actions. Nurse Educator for Organizational Safety Coaches. Assists Director with maintaining a Culture of Safety. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for risk issues and matters. Reviews, investigates and analyzes Medication Variance Reports for trends, safety and liability issues for the organization. Prepares quarterly and annual reports for various committees to include the Board of Trustees Performance Improvement Committee on analysis of trends. Acts as a consultant to providers and staff members on all risk management issues. Represents Risk Management on a number of different teams to include Nurse Pharmacy, Nurse Practice Committee, Nursing Morbidity & Mortality, and Risk Reduction Committees (falls, medication errors, DVT, etc) as well as other committees as assigned. Participates in special studies and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:
Bachelors of Science in a health-related field preferred

Experience:
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
Nursing management, quality management, risk management, or performance improvement experience preferred

Without Bachelor s Degree:
Minimum 5 year nursing experience required
Nursing management, quality management, risk management, or performance improvement experience preferred

Licensure/Certificates: SPAN style=mso-ta Full time Days