Job Description
Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid, Indiana 46544 Healthcare practices must make decisions based on potential risk every day. Those decisions are based on recommendations from risk specialists who can accurately identify and measure risk. The Risk Management Specialist RN is critical for assisting the Risk Management Department in managing and directing department operations, including interacting with physicians and legal counsel, reviewing incident reports and medical malpractice case reviews. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Risk Management and Patient Safety, RN, 1.0 FTE, Days, Monday-Friday, Hybrid position for Northern Region, this position will serve Crown Point, Valparaiso, Hammond, Dyer, Munster, Michigan City Franciscan locations. Ensure appropriate response, investigation, resolution, and continuous learning following serious safety events. Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Promote organizational learning by sharing lessons learned and best practices across departments. Serve as a resource for staff in reporting and documenting safety events. Review and close incident reports in the electronic reporting system, ensuring accurate categorization and timely escalation. Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership and committees