Assistant Risk Manager

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: May 27, 2026

Agency Information:

Osawatomie State Hospital About the Position Who can apply:

Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00AM

• 4:00 PM Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible:

Yes Search Keywords:

Risk Management, Safety, Hospital Compliance, Incident Investigation Compensation:

$29.73

• $33.

00 TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care is about a 45-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position is located at Osawatomie State Hospital, days/hours may vary. This position may require you to work weekends. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficcient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers, and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion. The purpose of the Assistant Risk Manager is to provide assistance with planning, organizing, and directing the risk management functions at OSH. Assists in coordination of investigations of patient incidents with assigned staff, Peer Review Committees, and Administration, as necessary. Assists in development and establishment of a system for analyzing the frequency and causes of Reportable Incidents within the hospital. Assists in taking measures to minimize the occurrence of Reportable Incidents and resulting injuries. Assists in interpreting guidelines set by state agencies and OSH policies and procedures. Assists in developing a system to monitor follow up of Risk Management determinations. The Risk Management Plan serves as a basis for the work and specific time frames, with specific input from the supervisor or other administrators as needed. Assignments will arise as incidents are reported and require evaluation at the time received. The Assistant Risk Manager has the authority to request work from, and to work with, various disciplines/departments within the hospital for evaluation of situations. The essential functions of this position require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Must be able to observe and respond to residents in distress. Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary:

The Assistant Risk Manager is to provide assistance with planning, organizing, and directing the risk management functions at OSH. Assists in coordination of investigations of patient incidents with assigned staff, Peer Review Committees, and Administration, as necessary. Assists in development and establishment of a system for analyzing the frequency and causes of Reportable Incidents within the hospital. Assists in taking measures to minimize the occurrence of Reportable Incidents and resulting injuries. Assists in interpreting guidelines set by state agencies and OSH policies and procedures. Assists in developing a system to monitor follow up of Risk Management determinations. The Risk Management Plan serves as a basis for the work and specific time frames, with specific input from the supervisor or other administrators as needed. Assignments will arise as incidents are reported and require evaluation at the time received. The Assistant Risk Manager has the authority to request work from, and to work with, various disciplines/departments within the hospital for evaluation of situations. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Review incident reports received into the department. Propose methods and recommendations for how to reduce risks. Maintain log of all incident reports. Submits a quartley report to KDHE. Assist in investigating or coordinating an investigation of reported incidents.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications :

Must have valid KS License, must have High School Diploma, proven confidentially for critical reporting, good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Current and active Nursing License (LMHT, LPN, RN)

Recruiter Contact Information Email :

OSH.HR@ks.gov

Phone :

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Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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