Registered Nurse – Nurse Administrator

Job Title

RN Quality Management and Accreditation

Location

Wrangell, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Days | Direct Hire | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains a comprehensive risk management program in accordance with Alaska statutes, including investigating, evaluating, and submitting adverse incidents per regulatory reporting requirements
• Serves as Patient Safety Officer with primary oversight of the organization-wide patient safety program, leading Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA)
• Coordinates and facilitates disclosure of adverse incidents and ensures appropriate follow-up with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Provides risk management and patient safety education to departments and staff; serves as a resource, mentor, and role model across the organization
• Assists with accreditation and quality support activities including chart audits, clinical reviews, and data support
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulatory standards (DNV, TJC, CMS, CARF), and monitors advancements in technology to ensure organizational compliance

Required Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska (Direct hire candidates must have applied for Alaska licensure prior to start date)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — American Heart Association
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required within two (2) years of hire
• Minimum of 3 years of experience monitoring risk management, patient safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including planning and coordinating process changes
• Demonstrated leadership skills in facilitating and leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with groups
• Minimum of 20% travel expected

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of accreditation requirements for a healthcare system including acute care, ambulatory, and/or behavioral health settings
• Experience with data analytics including collection, analysis, and presentation of data
• Familiarity with medical peer review principles and standards of care concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Why Join Us

• This is a meaningful opportunity to lead patient safety and risk management initiatives within a mission-driven healthcare organization serving a unique and underserved community in Southeast Alaska
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement, paid time off, and paid parental leave