Patient Safety Risk Investigator
Methodist Health System
**Hours of Work :**
8- 4:30
**Days Of Week :**
Mon-Fri
**Work Shift :**
**Job Description :**
Your Job:
The Risk Investigator assists in the assessment, review, analysis, and support for the organization's risk management activities, which include coordinating activities of the program on a day-to-day basis, participating and conducting Root Cause Analysis, presenting risk management educational programs, and complying with the CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP's), The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies risk management-related standards, with the objective of controlling and minimizing risk and loss to protect patients and the organization. As part of the risk management program assists and supports the system for tracking, categorizing, and responding to patient complaints as well as processing and follow up with the Occurrence Reporting Process.
Your Job Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Healthcare or related field required. Demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge and skills in hospital risk management may be considered with approval of the Director and Human Resources.
• 3-5 year's experience in Risk Management and/or Patient Safety desired
Your Job Responsibilities:
• Coordinates review and refinement of the scope of the Patient Safety / Risk Management Program
• Manage and direct risk management / patient safety information into and out of the department in a confidential, timely and accurate manner to facilitate planning in processes and systems that reduce risk, harm and loss.
• Coordinates and/or assists with the implementation of programs to improve patient safety.
• Participates in program to track and respond to patient complaints.
• Serves as a resource with knowledge of state, federal and other regulatory or accreditation organizations regulations, guidelines and/or standards.
• Supports the organization and department through continuing education.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to meet hospital and department requirements for efficient and effective utilization of the department resources including staffing and material.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
+ Magnet®-designated hospital
+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
+ Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
+ Magnet®-designated hospital
+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023
+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
+ Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
+ Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
+ 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Becker’s Hospital Review_ , 2023
+ Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
+ Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
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