Patient Safety & Risk Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Coordinator to support the Risk and Quality Departments in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will assist in executing the risk management program, lead incident investigations, and analyze data to identify potential risks.

The role involves collaborating across departments to develop corrective action plans, streamline incident reporting, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare preferred.
• Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Risk and Quality Directors in executing the risk management program.
• Lead investigations following incidents, complaints, grievances.
• Collaborate with departments to streamline incident reporting and data collection.
• Identify risks that could harm patients, staff, or visitors.
• Develop corrective action plans with facility leaders to address regulatory vulnerabilities.
• Prepare materials for Risk, Quality, and Performance Improvement meetings and record minutes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Strong communication

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical healthcare degree (AS/BS)

Tools

CARF audits

DEA inspections

Joint Commission surveys

CMS surveys

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Coordinator to support the Risk and Quality Departments in maintaining a safe and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will assist in executing the risk management program, lead incident investigations, and analyze data to identify potential risks.

The role involves collaborating across departments to develop corrective action plans, streamline incident reporting, and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.