Risk Management Coordinator - RN

Job Description Summary

The Risk Management Coordinator reports to the Manager of Risk Management, under indirect supervision, the Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for administering the online occurrence reporting system for the Medical Center, providing daily monitoring, investigation, and intervention regarding occurrences.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000663 CHS - Risk Management Department

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Provides regular hospital –wide staff education for occurrence reporting. Provides monthly occurrence monitoring reports. Administers tracking and reporting for the federally-mandated Safe Medical Device Act. Assists in preparation of risk analysis of serious and sentinel events. Provides backup as needed for Customer Satisfaction.

Requirements:

(1) Routinely examine and maintain awareness of legislative or regulatory activities related to health care risk management.

(2) Maintain working knowledge of various codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care and incident reporting, including those mandated by state and federal agencies.

(3) Expertise and knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

(4) Ability to manage competing priorities, good organizational skills, and flexibility, along good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

 

Additional Job Description

Education:

Bachelors' Degree or equivalent

Work Experience:

4 - 6 years

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

*Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing

*Certification in Risk Management desirable

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift;  3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)  *(Selected Positions)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)    *(Selected Positions)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)  *(Selected Positions

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

(Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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