Risk Management Coordinator-RN

Risk Management Coordinator-RN

The Risk Management Coordinator reports to the Manager of Risk Management, under indirect supervision, the Risk Management Coordinator is responsible for administering the online occurrence reporting system for the Medical Center, providing daily monitoring, investigation, and intervention regarding occurrences.

Requirements:

Routinely examine and maintain awareness of legislative or regulatory activities related to health care risk management.

Maintain working knowledge of various codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care and incident reporting, including those mandated by state and federal agencies.

Expertise and knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Ability to manage competing priorities, good organizational skills, and flexibility, along good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensure as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

Certification in Risk Management desirable.

Physical Activities:

Sitting particularly for sustained period of time.

Walking- moving about the foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distance

Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.

Hearing perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than a 40DB loss @ 500 Hz 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discrimination in sound, such as when making find adjustments on machine parts.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. Ability to perform job functions while sitting. Ability to perform job functions while walking. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist. Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform "pinching" operations. Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. Ability to reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use.

Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and two years experience as a Registered Nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Certification in Risk Management desirable. A working knowledge of various codes, laws, rules and regulations concerning patient care and incident reporting, including those mandated by state and federal agencies helpful. Expertise and knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.