Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27540

Job Description

Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric for their Risk Management Department. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
The role of the Registered Nurse in the Risk Management Department will investigate incidents relating to medication errors, adverse drug reactions, falls, and other clinically related events. The RN will participate in various committees and workgroups, allowing for participation that is meaningful by identifying potential risks and being solution focused in mitigating risks with the desire to improve patient safety and outcomes. The RN will work alongside departments to recognize potential hazards in the environment. The RN will play a critical role in improving the culture of safety.
Duties include:
• Manages all aspects of reportable incidents as required by OMH and The Justice Center.
• Investigates serious incidents and conducts special investigations in accordance to oversight guidelines.
• Compiles all investigative materials and reports that is presented to the Incident Review Committee and oversight bodies.
• Will work with various departments to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and workgroups.
• Is an active participant in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) groups following a near miss or significant event.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the continued implementation and compliance of ObservSMART
Note: The selected candidate will be required to attend the OMH Special Investigator Training.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Requirements

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.