Hospital Risk Manager Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

To direct, through Department Chief Nursing Officer of Nursing Services, activities of nursing staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visits all nursing areas to assess the need for additional resources or support and to assist Charge Nurses in problem solving.

• Responds to Code Blues, acts as the coordinator, maintains the record, and assists with the transfer of the patient.

• Investigates patient, family, and physician concerns regarding the care delivered to patients and initiates corrective action as appropriate.

• Serves as support, and facilitator with families, nursing personnel, and physicians to ensure that expirations procedures are handled appropriately.

• Communicates with funeral homes and other agencies in the community as necessary to expeditiously complete the final arrangements of expirations.

• Assist with the coordination of patient transfers to/from other hospitals.

• Assists and advises in the appropriate placement of admissions and transfers of patients as indicated by patient needs, acuity, staff and staff supervision requirements.

• Is an advocate of the patient following the guidelines found in Patient Bill of Rights.

• Assists the Staffing Coordinator in the procurement and allocation of professional and ancillary nursing personnel based on patient needs, patient acuity, availability and competency level of staff.

• Reallocates nursing personnel as necessary due to emergencies and other unusual situations.

• Assists the Charge Nurse in meeting the objectives and standards established for the individual nursing units; provides pertinent feedback regarding the same.

• Acts as a liaison between nursing personnel and other ancillary departments to promote an effective and efficient working environment and to provide patient care.

• Communicates information in an accurate and timely manner to appropriate individuals, assuring thorough investigation of issues and occurrences prior to reporting.

• Ensuring that incident reports are appropriately completed for any happening or unusual occurrence that is not consistent with the accepted standard of care or routine operating procedure.

• Communicates with the Administrator-On-Duty regarding:

· Any incidents causing significant injury to patients, visitors, or personnel.

· Any situation which threatens the operation of the hospital.

· Any situation in the judgement of the Nursing Supervisor requires administrative awareness and direction.

· Contact of the respective Chief of Service for medical matters pertaining to the inability to locate attending physicians or other situations which may be beyond the capability of available hospital personnel.

16. Participates in change of report to communicate patient events, equipment and personnel problems, as well as any other situation that should be communicated to the next shift.

17. Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.

18. Participates in department quality assurance/quality improvement program as directed.

19. Adheres to department/hospital risk management standards according to established policies and procedures.

20. Adheres to department/hospital infection control standards according to established policies and procedures.

21. Adheres to department/hospital safety standards according to established policies and procedures.

22. Adheres to department/hospital policies and procedures regarding confidentiality.

23. Meets hospital-wide requirements for attendance at annual mandatory in-services.

24. Recognizes self-limitations and utilizes appropriate resources for consultation as evident by seeking input from immediate supervisor when challenged by a new situation.

25. Maintains professional image of self and assigned department as evident by:

· Supports and adheres to all hospital Standards.

· Adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policy.

· Documents arrivals and departures in accordance with hospital policy.

· Notifies immediate supervisor of inability to arrive at work on time or of the need to leave earlier than established schedule.

· Adheres to hospital dress code.

· Reports on scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume duties.

· Leaves for meal/break periods on time and returns on time.

· Follow appropriate procedures for planning and arranging schedule changes, holidays, and vacations.

26. Does not consistently receive or make personal phone calls while on duty.

27. Meets hospital-wide requirements for annual completion of tuberculin test and any other medical tests required for job classification.

28. Varies work schedule to meet department/hospital staffing needs.

29. Operates and maintains assigned equipment in an effective and safe manner. Reports malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.

30. Attends and participates in department/hospital meetings as scheduled.

31. Is punctual in attendance to meetings, arrives ready to discuss agenda items.

GERIATRIC

32. Modifies the interview techniques, identifies psychosocial, and educational needs common to this age group.

34. Identifies increased physical/emotional dependency needs and availability of support networks.

35. identifies increased sensitivity to climate changes.

36. Assesses potential for compromised skin integrity.

37. Explains in easily understood terms all aspects about release/consent.

38. Modifies interview techniques, identifies psychosocial, physical and educational needs common to the geriatric patient.

39. Addresses physical as well as psychosocial concerns of physically/mentally challenged patients in provision of care.

40. Able to communicate effectively with patients who have physical/mental challenges.

41. Effectively addresses and ensures safety needs of this population.

42. As warranted, interacts effectively with family and/or guardian in decision-making relating to patient care.

43. Explains in easily understandable terms all aspects related to care and elicits feedback to ensure comprehension.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Use common sense and therapeutic skills to care for the sick.

· Help patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and co-workers in a prompt and courteous manner. If unable to help, find someone who can.

· Acknowledges and responds tactfully to all requests.

· Promotes open communication with others as evident by positive and effective relationships and interactions with all departments.

· Approaches situations and day-to-day activities in a positive manner.

· Remains calm under stressful situations using logical and sound judgement to choose an appropriate course of action.

· Completes assignments by due date.

· Maintains current licensure/certification for position held.

· Meets hospital-wide requirements for attendance at annual mandatory in-services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: Exerting up to 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, up to 1/3 of the time to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree and requires sitting a minimal amount of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Hazards:

- Subject to exposure to infectious and contagious diseases bearing specimens.

- Subject to exposure to blood borne pathogens.

- Subject of exposure to body fluids, and waste.

- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations including patient violence.

REASONING DEVELOPMENT:

Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure including measurements utilized in clinical settings .

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT:

Reading: Read and understand instructions, safety rules, medical terminology and other written materials such as policies, procedures, etc.

Writing: Write letters, correspondence and other reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Speaking: Speak with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

RELATIONSHIPS TO DATA, PEOPLE AND THINGS:

Data: Compiling: Gathering, collating, or classifying information about data, people or things. Reporting and/or carrying out a prescribed action in relation to information is frequently involved.

People: Speaking-Signaling: Talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments, instructions and/or directions to helpers, subordinates or assistants.

Things: Operating-Controlling: Starting, stopping, controlling and adjusting the progress or machines or equipment.

QUALIFICATION:

Education:

Graduate from an accredited program of Nursing

Current State of Florida nursing license required.

Current CPR certification is required.

Current ACLS certification required.

Job Knowledge:

Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing and Intensive Care theory and practice; new developments in nursing application administration.

Minimum of one-year supervisory experience.