Risk Management RN
Employment Type: Full – Time
Job Category: RN-Other Specialties
Shift: Day
Facility: Northside Hospital Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
Req ID: 2025-82770
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Position Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews incident reports, assesses need for further investigation, and determine subsequent action.
- Investigates incidents involving potential risk. Reviews relevant medical and hospital documents, conducts interviews with involved persons, and assesses present liability and future risk.
- Determines appropriate action for current risk situations. May open active claims, adjust hospital bill, or negotiate settlement within given parameters.
- Recommends planned interventions to prevent future risks, such as recommending policy and procedure changes or providing educational opportunities.
- Works with the hospital’s defense attorneys and hospital’s claim service to arrange interviews, obtain information, write reports, and provide other assistance as required.
- Codes and enters incidents into computer databases. Monitors and evaluates success of planned interventions by comparing frequency, severity, and trend data.
- Serves on various hospital committees, such as the Resuscitation/Code Blue Committee, the Mortality and Morbidity Committee, the P&T Committee, and the Infection Control Committee. Acts as a liaison with Risk Management. Develops and presents reports and makes recommendations.
- Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury/accident to Manager.
- Available after hours as a Risk Management resource to staff and physicians, as needed.
Position Requirements
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
- Registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in nursing, or equivalent education or experience.
- Three (3) years clinical experience in a clinic or hospital setting,
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED
- Experience in medical malpractice claim management, medical record review, or legal nurse consultant experience.
- Demonstrated computer knowledge.
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