Position Summary / Career Interest:

This position supports the clinical risk management functions for Olathe Medical Center and related entities as designated by the Risk Manager. The position duties include, but are not limited to, safety event system data base management, medical record reviews and abstract preparation, and collaborating with leaders across the organization in safety event follow up. Supports the Patient Relations and Risk Management teams and is committed to zero harm for patients and associates.


Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Supports the Risk Management Plan, Patient Safety Plan, and Peer Review Policies for the Olathe Health System entities.
• Supports the Risk Manager in preparation for meetings and/or projects as assigned. Able to bring projects to completion with organizational support. Completes agenda, minutes, reports for committees as requested.
• Supports performance improvement activities such as Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as requested.  Assists with risk prevention activities.
• Assists with event management and follow-up investigation, as assigned. Proficiently uses the safety event system data base in the performance of reviews and preparing reports.
• Reviews medical record in preparation for peer review.  The review includes providing a pertinent abstract and timeline of key events as applicable for the case under review.
• Interacts professionally with physicians, personnel, management, and patients. May serve as support member for the Patient Relations team and support patient advocacy activities as requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• 3 or more years of clinical healthcare experience, preferably in a hospital setting, with demonstrated knowledge of patient safety and quality improvement programs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Previous Risk Management experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Licensure Compact.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.