Risk Manager

Position Summary:

Coordination, oversight, and administration of the Sebastian Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Grievance Programs as established by federal and Florida Law and relevant regulatory agencies. Assists the director of Quality with day to day implementation of the Quality and Patient Safety Plan and regulator and compliance agencies. Serves as hospital liaison for corporate and community legal counsel-interfacing with defense counsel and managing claims against the organization; coordinating risk management education program and manages the hospital event reporting system. Oversees the activities of the Patient Advocate role; including patient complaint (grievance) reporting and resolution processes to ensure compliance meeting obligations as defined by regulatory bodies. Collaborates with all levels of the leadership team in developing risk initiatives, identifying trends and conducting proactive risk assessments.

Qualifications:

Related work experience needed to perform this job successfully.
Years of Related Experience
Minimum Preferred
0-1
2-4 X
5-8 X
8+

Licensure/Certification/Education (Required):
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• Current Florida Licensed RN
• Healthcare Risk Management Certification (HRM)

Licensure/Certification/Education (Preferred):
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Education 5: Master's Degree

• Current/Active Florida Registered Nurse License (RN) OR Approved Multi-State License

Specialized Skills (Required):
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Computer literacy in primary office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code
Knowledge of Florida Statutes
Med/Surg nursing knowledge
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal skills

Specialized Skills (Preferred):
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Knowledge of healthcare administration
Knowledge of insurance policies
Knowledge of TJC Safety Standards
Skills in all areas of nursing
Auditing

This position is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Steward Health Care Workforce. Employees in this position will be required to provide adequate proof of vaccination for COVID-19 by an FDA-approved vaccine prior to starting work. Steward will consider requests for exemptions from this vaccine requirement on the basis of medical condition or sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable Federal laws.

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.