Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster -
Facility Clinical Risk Coordinator (QAPI) nurse
Job Title: Clinical Risk Coordinator (QAPI)
Location: Lincoln, NE
Department: Nursing
Reports to: Administrator
Position Type:
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitaiton is currently recruiting a Registered Nurse for the position of RN QAPI Risk Coordinator.
Summary:The QAPI Risk Coordinator reports to and receives general direction from the Administrator and is responsible for evaluating risks as a means to reduce injury to patients, staff members, and visitors within the center. The position works proactively and reactively to prevent adverse incidents and to minimize damages (reduce the likelihood of or reduce negative outcomes) following an event by development of QAPI initiatives and ensuring mitigation plans are in place and followed.
Qulifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Must possess a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License issued by the State.
- Minimum of 5 year experience as a Regional Director of Nursing in long-term care setting and must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Or minimum of 10 years Director or nursing in long term care setting and must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
- Recent Experience in a Healthcare Risk Management role
- QAPI certification
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
- Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge.
- Skill in planning, organizing, prioritizing, delegating and supervising.
- Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, critical thinking, discretion and decision-making.
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems.
- Ability to analyze data from various sources.
- Ability to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, administration and the public.
- Advanced knowledge of quality improvement and risk management principles.
- Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to corre