Nebraska Spine Risk-Patient Safety Manager

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

The Risk – Patient Safety Manager plans, organizes and coordinates all aspects of the hospital patient safety and risk management strategies in conjunction with Administrative Leadership. The role is accountable for risk prevention (proactive assessment and action) and mitigation (efforts to reduce loss following an occurrence).

Reviews, screens and initiates investigation of patient incidents/occurrences reported in the incident reporting system. Completes analysis and closure of events within the timeframe specified by NSH.

Plans, implements and oversees Patient Safety and Risk Management activities for the Hospital.

Provides Risk Management to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Effectively directs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings with the appropriate involved parties, completes paperwork required for RCA, and monitors RCA action plans for outcomes.

Oversees and participates in pro...