Risk Management & Patient Safety Specialist | Freeman West | Full-Time

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center for Freeman Family

Job summary

The Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist at Freeman West is responsible for advancing a culture of safety, reducing preventable harm, and promoting high reliability across the organization. You will partner with clinical and operational leaders to proactively identify risks and implement sustainable improvements.

Requires active RN or RCP licensure, a Bachelor's degree preferred, 3–5 years clinical experience, and professional certification in risk management or patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN or RCP licensure required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant clinical experience
• Professional certification in risk management or patient safety (e.g., CPHRM) preferred
• Strong knowledge of patient safety principles, event investigation methodologies, RCAs, and regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Advance safety culture and high reliability across Freeman West
• Identify risks, analyze safety trends, and implement sustainable process improvements
• Oversee collection, review, protection, and reporting of patient safety information (PSES)
• Lead patient safety initiatives, event reviews, and RCAs; monitor safety metrics
• Assist in management of professional and general liability claims; coordinate discovery processes

Skills

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Event investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Job description

## Risk Management & Patient Safety Specialist | Freeman West | Full-TimeApply: 1102 W 32nd Street Freeman Hospital West: Full time: Posted Today: JR112362**Our Mission**To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. **Schedule**Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM**plus on-call rotation after hours, weekends and holidays.** **What You'll Do**The Risk Management and Patient Safety Specialist (RMPSS) is responsible for advancing a culture of safety, reducing preventable harm, and promoting high reliability principles throughout the organization. This role partners with clinical and operational leaders to proactively identify risks, analyze safety trends, and implement sustainable process improvements that enhance patient outcomes, strengthen regulatory compliance, and reduce system vulnerabilities. The RMPSS supports the organization's patient safety program through the assessment, investigation, and analysis of patient safety events, close calls, and opportunities for improvement. The position oversees the collection, review, protection, and reporting of patient safety information within the organization's Patient Safety Evaluation System (PSES), ensuring timely and accurate submission of information to the contracted federally listed Patient Safety Organization (PSO). The RMPSS also leads patient safety initiatives, facilitates event reviews and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), monitors safety metrics and trends, and supports the organization's High Reliability Organization (HRO) journey. In addition, the RMPSS plays a key role in mitigating organizational risk through the administration and management of professional and general liability claims and potential claims. Responsibilities include claim intake and triage, investigation and evaluation of liability exposure, identification of contributing factors and risk trends, and collaboration with operational leaders, insurers, brokers, and legal counsel to support risk management and litigation strategies. The position coordinates all aspects of the discovery process, including interrogatories, document production, record review, witness preparation, and depositions, and may represent the organization during administrative proceedings, hearings, mediations, or trials, as appropriate. **Requirements*** Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), or other equivalent clinical discipline required (For RNs practicing under a multistate compact license, the compact license must be issued by the nurse's primary state of residence). Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related healthcare field preferred.* Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant clinical experience required.* Previous experience in risk management, patient safety, healthcare quality, or performance improvement preferred.* Professional certification in risk management or patient safety (e.g., CPHRM) preferred.* Strong knowledge of patient safety principles, event investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex clinical situations, identify risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies.* Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.**Freeman Perks and Programs**For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!* Health, vision, dental insurance* Retirement with employer match* Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation* Milestone payments with longevity of employment* Paid time off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO)* Extended Sick pay* Disability pay* Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members* Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.