Regulatory and Patient Safety Specialist (JR24-43140)

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Perform risk management functions to ensure that the institution remains safe for its patients, families and employees in accordance with OHFLAC, JCAHO, CMS, and other regulatory requirements. Identify, collect, organize, analyze, and report data as well as provide solutions or recommendations that will result in development of safe practices and positive outcomes. Assist in maintaining readiness programs for the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current Licensure as Registered Nurse in state of WV
EXPERIENCE:
1. 5 years experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
EXPERIENCE:
1. Prior experience working in Regulatory, Compliance or Safety in a health care environment.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists with Root Cause Analysis within the time requirements set forth by Joint Commission in collaboration with the Patient Safety Manager, Chief Quality Officer and Risk Manager.
2. Assists with the development and completion of organizational Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
3. Facilitates projects for compliance with the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals.
4. Assists manager with the Medical Safety Committee Activities.
5. Participates in facility survey and inspections by regulatory agencies as directed.
6. Assists with Peer Review Process Functions as directed.
7. Assures satisfactory compliance with Joint Commission standards and regulations of other regulatory agencies.
8. Develops and submits reports for appropriate individuals and committees within the organization.
9. Interacts with faculty and staff to present quality initiative updates, reports, and education.
10. Participates in Culture of Safety programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing… For full info follow application link.

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