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RN Quality Management and Accreditation / Risk Manager

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Job Title:

RN Quality Management and Accreditation / Risk Manager Location:

Sitka, AK Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time Schedule:

Days Start Date:

May 30, 2025 Salary Range:

$87,000 $111,000 annually Shift:

Day Shift | No Holiday Coverage Required Specialty:

Nursing (General Practice) Employment Type:

W-2 Only (1099 not accepted)

Position Summary:

Seeking an experienced

Registered Nurse

to serve as the

Risk Manager (RM)

and

Patient Safety Officer (PSO)

within its Quality Management and Accreditation department. This position plays a critical role in implementing risk management programs, advancing patient safety initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The RN Risk Manager will lead safety investigations, provide staff education, support accreditation efforts, and drive performance improvements across the healthcare system.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain a comprehensive internal risk management program in accordance with Alaska Statutes

Oversee and support an organization-wide patient safety program as the designated PSO

Conduct risk investigations, adverse incident evaluations, and regulatory reporting

Direct and facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA)

Educate clinical teams on the systems-based causes of medical errors and process improvement

Conduct and document Patient Safety Rounds; promote a culture of safety and accountability

Participate in grievance review, follow-up, and communication with patients and families

Collaborate with leadership, CMO, Medical Directors, and Legal Counsel to address quality of care and peer review matters

Maintain current knowledge of regulatory standards (DNV, TJC, CMS, CARF) and healthcare legislation

Assist with quality reviews, chart audits, clinical documentation, and accreditation compliance

Mentor and guide staff; serve as a professional resource across departments

Maintain all required competencies and provide cross-coverage for QM team members as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

Active, unrestricted

Registered Nurse license in Alaska

(Direct Hire must apply before start date; agency staff must already be licensed in AK)

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required within 2 years of hire

Clinical competency must be demonstrated within 3 months and every 3 years thereafter

Experience:

Minimum

3 years of experience

in risk management, patient safety, quality improvement, or regulatory compliance

Proven leadership experience working with cross-functional teams

Strong knowledge of healthcare risk trends, safety programs, and root cause analysis processes

Skills and Competencies:

Thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks (CMS, DNV, TJC, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strategic problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

Ability to lead process improvement and educate multi-disciplinary teams

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations

Comfort in working independently as well as collaboratively

About the Facility:

This position is with a non-profit healthcare organization serving throughout Southeast Alaska. Located in Sitka, Mt. Edgecumbe delivers culturally appropriate and community-focused healthcare services with a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned RN to join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will directly contribute to improved safety, compliance, and patient outcomes in Alaska's healthcare landscape.

To apply, please send your current resume to tmcmahon@teemagroup.com and reference job MED286627.