Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Chief Quality Officer, the RN Quality Improvement Specialist / Risk Manager develops, coordinates, and performs daily activities to maintain and improve quality of healthcare, as well as risk mitigation and management, to include medical record reviews, legal document preparation (interogatories, request for production etc.) with an emphasis on identification of opportunities for system and process improvements. Tracks and trends quality and litigation data information in order to ensure safe, high quality care is maintained. Effective and efficient communication, computer, and phone skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Must have the ability to adapt to flexible work schedule, problem solve and decision-making. Participates in orientation, education programs, committees, professional organizations, and special projects as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties in accordance with Hospital mission, values, and behavioral standards. Always works as a team member within the entire facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to effectively communicate to physicians and all employees including professional, technical, and support staff regarding the application of standards to their work environment.
• Independently coordinates professional peer review program.
• Independently coordinates and responds to litigation request.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Develop summaries of clinical care provided to patients in a succinct but thorough manner.
• Collects, records and analyzes quality and litigation data to monitor compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Works closely with members of legal team to gather information and provide guidance on hospital processes for litigation.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of policy and procedures effecting organizational safety and clinical outcomes.
• Develops and maintains necessary records, files, and reports.
• Serves as a resource for data throughout the organization.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Accountability:

• Reports to: Chief Quality Officer
• Supervises: None

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Oklahoma required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in performance improvement and risk management.
• BLS within 30 days.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Required Physical Demands:

• Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 lbs to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects)
• Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
• Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
• Seeing: Yes
• Hearing: Yes
• Color Acuity: No

Environmental Conditions:

Level: High

High exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. May be required to work weekends or flex schedules. Travel may be required. Exposed to weather conditions during travel. Good mental and physical health to work for long periods of time in a highly stressful atmosphere is required.

Competitive Benefits offered for Full Time Employees!

• Medical
• Minimal out-of-pocket expenses for services provided by the company.
• Standard PPO benefits for 2nd tier providers/facilities.Generous prescription plan available with enrollment on the medical plan.
• Dental
• Two in-network options when choosing a dentist for maximum savings and lower out-of-pocket expenses.
• Vision
• The largest national network of private-practice doctors making it easy to find the in-network doctor who is right for you.
• Section 125 Plan offered to include pre-tax premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision as well as flexible spending for unreimbursed out of pocket eligible medical expenses and dependent care.
• Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability which goes into effect after an absence due to medical disability for more than 120 days.
• Short Term Disability available for purchase to bridge the gap between being out and when long term disability kicks in if applicable and allows employee to avoid exhaustion of paid time off.
• Accident Insurance and Critical Illness coverage available for purchase on employee, spouse and/or dependents.
• 401(k) with a generous match.
• Generous paid time off accrual program.
• 7 paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person