Nurse Risk Management Analyst

Job Description Summary

Review & track incident reports ensuring that follow-ups are complete; perform investigations under direction of in-house counsel or hospital peer review committees; complete regulatory reporting within the required timeframe if indicated; prepare reports of adverse events resulting in liability exposure; act as resource person for all Health System employees concerning risk management issues; investigate patient complaints & determine most appropriate method of management; participate on committees that address issues with risk management implications; complete clinical summaries for medical legal reviews, provide risk management educational sessions to individual departments or units.

Job Description

• Reviews incident reports and enters appropriate information into the database. Refers reports to other involved departments and assures follow-up is complete. Identifies incident reports requiring further investigation and performs reporting to regulatory agencies when necessary.
• Performs investigations pursuant to direction of in-house counsel or hospital peer review committees, often followed by written reports, of adverse events resulting in liability exposure.
• Acts as a resource person for all Health System employees concerning risk management issues such as informed consent, documentation, policies and procedures, etc.
• Determines the most appropriate method of management and assists in the preparation of response letters. Participates on committees that address issues with risk management implications.
• Provides data to committees regarding risk management issues identified through the incident reporting process. Provides risk management educational sessions to individual departments or units.
• Provides assistance to the Claims Coordinator, in-house counsel, and defense counsel in the interpretation and understanding of the medical aspects of malpractice claims.
• Teamwork and support of colleagues are essential.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate and current incident report data base, along with the ability to generate data reports.
• Performs the evaluation of potentially compensable events and prepares reports demonstrating excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Effective and appropriate interpersonal relationship skills, including tact, diplomacy, and common sense are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Nursing required with Professional Nursing License in Commonwealth of PA required; 3 years' clinical experience within last 5 years with prior experience in health care risk management, quality assurance, or case management positions preferred; may be required to travel throughout Medical Center, University Campus & Penn Medicine.