Risk Nurse

The Groves Rehab & Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Risk Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our healthcare team. The Risk Nurse plays an important role in promoting resident safety, maintaining quality standards, identifying potential risks, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical knowledge, excellent documentation skills, and the ability to identify, investigate, and address potential risks within a rehabilitation and long-term care environment.

• Monitor, identify, and assess potential clinical and operational risks within the facility.

• Investigate resident incidents, accidents, falls, and other adverse events.

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of incident reports and clinical documentation.

• Develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurring incidents.

• Monitor trends in resident safety, including falls, pressure injuries, medication errors, and infections.

• Conduct regular clinical audits and risk assessments.

• Work closely with nursing management and interdisciplinary teams to improve resident care and safety.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations and facility policies.

• Provide guidance and education to nursing staff regarding risk prevention and resident safety.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.

• Monitor follow-up actions to ensure identified risks are appropriately addressed.

• Current, active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.

• Previous nursing experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care facility preferred.

• Experience in risk management, quality assurance, clinical auditing, or incident investigations is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of resident safety, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with facility management and nursing teams.

Join The Groves Rehab & Healthcare Center and become part of a team committed to providing quality care, maintaining resident safety, and creating a positive healthcare environment.

Apply today to become part of our team!