Risk Management Director

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. seeks a Risk Management Director to join its Leadership Team.

The ideal candidate is an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) or Registered Nurse with leadership skills and a focus on mission and community service. The role includes managing the Risk Management Program, Infection Control, and Joint Commission coordination, with oversight of Occupational Health and staff training.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in North Carolina and BLS certification.
• 3+ years of nursing experience.
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant training preferred.
• Experience in risk management, infection control, and Joint Commission readiness is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Center’s Risk Management Program, including Occupational Health, Infection Control, Environment of Care, and Joint Commission readiness.
• Coordinate training activities and promote health and safety among employees through Employee Health Program.
• Educate staff on Infection Control practices and procedures.
• Oversee ordering of clinical supplies and equipment and ensure maintenance and training.

Skills

Risk management

Infection control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Bachelor's degree in nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc., a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving the Durham County community for more 55 years is currently seeking a Risk Management Director to join our Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) or Registered Nurse. The position is responsible for managing the Risk Management Program, Infection Control and Joint Commission Coordination. The position will also oversee the Occupational Health Program. Previous experience in Risk Management or Infection Control is desired, additional course work in Infection Control preferred. Seeking applicants with strong leadership, mission focus, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Attention to detail and computer skills are required. If you are a health care professional seeking the opportunity to serve the community- this position is for you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of administrative and clinical responsibilities to manage the Center’s Risk Management Program to include but not limited to Occupational Health, Infection Control, Environment of Care and Joint Commission Readiness… The position is responsible for managing the Risk Management Program to include training activities, promoting health and safety to all employees by facilitating the Employee Health Program which includes disease prevention, detection, and treatment. The occupational health nurse is also responsible for educating Staff on Infection Control Practices and Procedures. This position serves as our Joint Commission Champion and is responsible for the coordination of all Joint Commission preparation activities and updates. The position is responsible for ordering all clinical supplies and equipment as well as maintenance and training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of scope of practice for the Registered Nurse and ability to operate within this scope. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process. Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare teams, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

Competent in BLS and Instructor certification. Ability to use the computer and learn new software programs. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions. Ability to multi-task remains focused and organized.

EDUCATION:

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner of Physician Assistant Program or bachelor’s degree in nursing and additional course work in Risk Management and Infection Control.

EXPERIENCE:

Work requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Nursing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/MISCELLANEOUS: DEGREES, LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIIONS:

Requires a current North Carolina licensure as a registered nurse. BLS certification.

Lincoln Community Health Center, Inc. (LCHC), mission is to provide primary and preventive health care in a courteous, professional, and personalized manner.

LCHC provides comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to our patients regardless of ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide health care to all members of our community, including low income, uninsured patients and diverse communities. We screen potential employees to first ensure alignment with our key requirements followed by the requisite position skills set. In doing so staff must be committed to the mission who do their best to live and work the characteristics of our core values as we strive to care for ever increasing members of the communities we serve. Understanding that each individual is unique and recognizing our individual differences.