RN-Risk Specialist

Job Highlights Hybrid position requiring candidates to reside within 30–60 minutes of Saint Louis, Missouri. Standard work hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with additional hours as needed. Preferred skills: strong interpersonal, communication, time management, quick response to situations, and a strong clinical background. Job Summary Develops, implements, and manages risk management activities. Responsibilities Develops, implements and evaluates practices and policies. Collects and assesses data to identify potential or actual sources of risk to patients and employees. Collaborates with staff, medical staff, leadership, quality and other committee members on risk‑related incidents, policies and practices. Develops or facilitates safety, risk and quality care initiatives. Manages activities related to staffing, including hiring, orientation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Complies with codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care, including those mandated by state and federal agencies. Manages investigation of incidents by collecting necessary information to defend claims, interacting with legal counsel, insurance carriers, patients/families to effect timely settlement. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience Five years’ experience. Physical Requirements Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication; ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. Required Licenses Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America.) Job Type: Employee. Department: 8824030033 System Risk Services. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay with instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health