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Wamego Health Center

RN Emergency Room

Wamego, KS

$1.93K/wk

BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, NIH Certification, CPI/MOAB High Risk Online Portion, CPI/MOAB High Risk On-Site Portion Description: The Emergency Department is seeking an experienced RN for a dynamic role.

ARMS Staffing

L&D

Wichita, KS · On-site

High risk labor and delivery experience is preferred. Why ARMStaffing? * Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more * Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you ...

ARMS Staffing

L&D

Wichita, KS · On-site

High risk labor and delivery experience is preferred. Why ARMStaffing? * Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more * Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you ...

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A High Risk job refers to an occupation that involves significant danger or potential for harm due to hazardous conditions, tasks, or environments. These jobs often require specialized training, safety protocols, and protective equipment to mitigate risks. Examples include construction work, firefighting, law enforcement, and jobs involving hazardous materials. Employers in these industries must follow strict safety regulations to ensure worker protection.

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Director of Risk Management

Director of Risk Management

Prime Healthcare

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Prime Healthcare rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 268 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

661st of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are seeking a RN Director of Risk Management, also known as the RN Director of Clinical Risk Management or RN Director of Risk and Compliance. The RN Director of Risk Management is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Risk Management Program across multiple locations in the area to control and minimize loss while protecting the organization’s assets. The RN Director of Risk Management coordinates the program across multiple departments and medical staff, actively supporting performance improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care. In addition, the RN Director of Risk Management will collaborate with safety and security personnel and participate in risk-related initiatives to strengthen organizational safety.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

Coverage Area: Providence Medical Center, Saint John Hospital, Providence Place and affiliated physician practices

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Lead hospital-wide initiatives to reduce medical errors, adverse events, and patient harm while evaluating incidents and reviewing patient complaints
  • Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission and CMS while managing adverse event reporting and working with legal counsel on liability issues
  • Oversee the incident reporting system, investigates root causes, analyzes data trends, and prepares reports for executives and the board
  • Develop and enforce hospital risk management policies, train staff on safety and compliance, and collaborate with department heads for consistency
  • Coordinate with insurers on malpractice and liability claims, reviews coverage, and assists with negotiations and settlements
  • Act as a bridge between nursing staff, administration, and legal teams while serving on patient safety and compliance committees
  • Advise senior leadership on organizational risk exposure, prevention strategies, and overall safety initiatives

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred
  • Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas
  • Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience
  • Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred.
  • Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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