Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) - Risk Management

Memorial Physician Practices; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) in Risk Management. The role focuses on clinical risk reduction, patient safety, and policy development. It involves educating staff, managing incident data, and supporting regulatory surveys.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license (PA or multi-state) with a BSN, plus 5 years of acute care experience and strong computer skills. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Current PA state or multi-state RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or BSN within 3 years.
• Five years of acute care nursing experience.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel and Word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources and expertise in Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions on Risk Management and Joint Commission standards.
• Enter and run reports in electronic event systems (e.g., SIM).
• Investigate incidents and facilitate root cause analyses as needed.
• Participate in claim investigations and coordinate with legal teams.
• Assist survey teams like Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Collaborate to update Organizational Policy Manual and new risk policies.

Skills

Clinical Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Education & Training

Data Reporting

Policy Development

Education

RN license (PA or multi-state)

BSN

Tools

Excel

Word Processing

Job description

Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) - Risk Management

Job Type: Full-time | generally flexible to 7:30- 1600 or 0900-1730. No weekend shifts and no on call.

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Risk Management plays a critical role in healthcare by identifying, evaluating, and reducing risks that may impact patients, team members, and organization. This unique nursing opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and quality outcomes beyond the bedside. It is a challenging, collaborative, and rewarding role for nurses who are passionate about improving care, driving change, and supporting a culture of safety.

How you'll contribute

A Risk/Quality Specialist (RN) who excels in this role:

• Resource / Expert - Gains appropriate knowledge base to provide resources / expertise to the organization regarding Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety.
• Education - Develop and/or provide educational sessions related to Clinical Risk Management, Patient Safety, Joint Commission, Department of Health, or Performance Excellence; educational sessions include but are not limited to educational sessions to various diverse audiences including: for residents, physicians, nurses, new employee orientation, new physician orientation, and others as requested, Safe Choices...
• Enter and run reports for electronic event systems, such as Safety Incident Management system (SIM), Patient Safety Authority, etc.
• Support SIM process in absence of analysis
• Investigate incidents and facilitate root causes as needed.
• Participating in claim investigations-supports the discovery process-working with legal teams
• Participate in survey teams such as Joint Commission and Department of Health.
• Collaborate with others in maintaining updated Organizational Policy Manual and formation of new policies related to Patient Safety and Risk Management.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current PA state or multistate RN license and possess bachelor's degree (or obtain BSN within 3 years) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BSN, Advanced degree in nursing, business, or education preferred
• Five years of full-time acute care, clinical nursing experience, basic computer skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel spreadsheets and word processing; coursework in statistics preferred.

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 420 Bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, located in Johnstown, PA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.