Healthcare Risk Management Coordinator: Impact & Prevention

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Risk Management Nurse to review incidents, investigate risks, and guide corrective actions within a leading Atlanta-area healthcare system.

The role requires a BSN and at least three years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and participate in quality improvement initiatives. On-site work in Georgia with after-hours availability and involvement in critical committees.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent education/experience.
• Three (3) years clinical experience in a clinic or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Review incident reports, assess need for further investigation, and determine subsequent action.
• Investigates incidents involving potential risk; reviews documents, interviews involved persons, and assesses liability and risk.
• Determines appropriate action for current risk situations; may open active claim, adjust hospital bill, or negotiate settlement within given parameters.
• Recommends interventions to prevent future risks, collaborating with departments to implement policy changes or in-services.
• Works with defense attorneys and claims services to arrange interviews, write reports, and provide assistance as required.
• Review incident reports via the online system and monitor intervention effectiveness using data trends.
• Supervises risk management function and assists in department goals and Quality Improvement Plan.
• Serves on hospital committees; liaises and presents reports with recommendations.
• Supervises secretary including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Maintains safety practices; reports malfunctions or injuries to Manager.
• Oversees Incident Reporting system for the/location including IT updates and user management.
• Available after hours as a Risk Management resource for staff and physicians.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Risk Management Nurse to review incidents, investigate risks, and guide corrective actions within a leading Atlanta-area healthcare system.

The role requires a BSN and at least three years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and participate in quality improvement initiatives. On-site work in Georgia with after-hours availability and involvement in critical committees.