Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 01-27-2026

End Date: 02-03-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Days, Full Time (exact shift times to be confirmed)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an organization-wide risk management program that keeps patients safe
• Investigate and evaluate adverse incidents and ensure regulatory reporting compliance
• Direct and facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode Effects Analyses (FMEA)
• Coordinate disclosure and follow-up with patients, families, and clinical teams
• Facilitate Patient Safety Rounds and promote a culture of safety across the facility
• Provide risk management and patient safety education to staff, leaders, and physicians
• Support accreditation and quality activities including chart audits and clinical reviews
• Collaborate closely with Medical Directors, CMO, and corporate counsel on peer review and quality issues

Qualifications

• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska (active or applied prior to start for direct hire)
• CPHRM certification required within two (2) years of hire
• Clinical competency demonstrated within 3 months and maintained every 3 years
• Minimum 3 years of experience in risk management, patient safety, quality, or regulatory compliance
• Proven leadership in facilitating cross-functional teams and driving process improvements
• Strong communication skills and experience coordinating disclosures and grievance analysis

Education

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Risk Management and Patient Safety program development
• Incident investigation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA facilitation
• Regulatory knowledge: DNV, TJC, CMS, CARF and relevant Alaska statutes
• Accreditation support, chart audits, and clinical review processes
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and team facilitation
• Data support and analysis for quality improvement
• Effective communication, mentorship, and education delivery

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and come back inspired
• Supportive team culture that values mentorship and professional growth
• Licensure assistance and support — we’ll help with Alaska RN requirements
• Opportunities for continuing education and training in patient safety and risk
• 401K retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored benefits
• Work-life balance with primarily day-shift hours and predictable schedules
• Meaningful work driving patient safety improvements and quality initiatives

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