RN Quality Management and Accreditation / Risk Manager

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 preferred
• 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 residents 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 [email protected] and reference job MED286627.