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• Assists in the ongoing implementation of the Hospital Risk Management Plan and annual assessment.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Identifies, monitors, and addresses areas of risk surrounding safe and quality patient care.
• Provides guidance based on law on topics including but not limited to patient capacity, safe discharge, guardianship, and informed consent.
• Consults with external counsel to provide relevant information and coordinate on legal issues involving patient care.
• Supports employees in patient care legal proceedings by preparing them for depositions and testimony.
• Ensures health system patient care practices are compliant with external regulations and internal standards.
• Works to prevent situations that can result in losses or liability including diagnostic, surgical or medication errors.
• Trend, organize, and report data related to risk management and patient safety.
• Collaborate with department chairs, medical staff risk management, peer review and organization improvement committees to facilitate appropriate review and support quality and safe patient care.
• Ability to work effectively from home and onsite.
• Participate in taking risk management call.
• Able to skillfully and professionally communicate and partner with others via email, telephone, and in person.
• Able to teach, share information and develop presentations.
• Uses time efficiently and effectively. Able to develop and meet project time frames.
• Seek opportunities to share expertise and mentor others
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Juris Doctor J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• 7 or more years of increasing risk experience in the patient care and safety.

• Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited College or University.

• License to Practice Law - State Bar Association Admission in good standing to the Kansas bar within 12 months of hire.

• License to Practice Law - State Bar Association Admission in good standing to the Missouri bar within 12 months of hire.

• In depth knowledge of laws, statues, and regulations applying to the delivery of patient care and related areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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