Job description
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Risk Manager Manager for a nursing job in New Braunfels, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty
Risk Manager Discipline
RN Duration
Ongoing Shift
8 hours
Employment Type
Staff This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The Manager of Patient Safety will have primary oversight of the facility-wide patient safety program. This leadership role will direct others within the facility towards process improvements to support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. This practitioner provides leadership for safety assessments, coordinates the activities of the patient safety function or committee, educates other practitioners on the system-based cause for medical errors, consults with management and staff, and communicates literature-based ideas regarding effective patient safety strategies to others within the organization. This role collaborates with executive leadership, medical staff, quality leaders, risk management, and clinical operations to foster a culture of safety, ensure regulatory compliance, reduce preventable harm, and drive continuous performance improvement. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or higher in a patient care related field.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Master's Degree or J.D. from an accredited college or university in a healthcare related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
5+ years of combined experience in clinical practice and progressive healthcare leadership experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
2 years of experience in Patient Safety, Quality,
Risk Management, or healthcare operations REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
CPPS Certification or eligible to take the exam within one year of employment
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Associate in Risk Management or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management desirable. License in a clinical discipline. Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX Job ID .
Posted job title
Patient Safety Manager Benefits Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Life insurance