Job Type: Contract

Job Category: Nursing

Job Description

📋 Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Risk Manager / Quality Nurse to support patient safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance through the identification, investigation, and resolution of clinical risk issues. This hybrid role requires a nursing background with strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, root cause analysis (RCA), and performance improvement practices.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, investigate, and mitigate clinical risks, patient safety incidents, and adverse events

• Lead or participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs)

• Collect and analyze quality metrics, trends, and safety indicators to improve outcomes

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS, state boards, etc.)

• Educate clinical staff on risk prevention, best practices, and evidence-based standards

• Collaborate with legal, compliance, nursing, and medical teams to manage risk proactively

• Monitor, audit, and report on infection control, medication safety, and clinical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement projects and policy development

• Maintain internal databases for incident reporting, follow-up, and regulatory readiness

• Support surveys, inspections, and external audits

🎓 Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Quality, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• 3–5+ years of clinical nursing experience; 1–2 years in quality, risk, or patient safety preferred

• Strong knowledge of hospital policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements

• Experience with incident reporting tools (e.g., RLDatix, Verge, MIDAS)

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

💼 Preferred Certifications:

• CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality)

• CPPS (Certified Professional in Patient Safety)

• ARM (Associate in Risk Management)

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement

• Work with dedicated clinical leaders in a values-driven environment

• Opportunities for career advancement in clinical quality, patient safety, and compliance

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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