State of Kansas-posted 25 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Shawnee, KS
1-10 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) is an intermediate care facility offering support to approximately 120 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. KNI practices a person-centered philosophy to support our residents so they can have the quality of life they deserve by recognizing their individuality, honoring their choices, protecting and maintaining their health, helping to build and maintain their relationships with others, and making sure that they are included in every aspect of their lives; in their homes, in their jobs, and in the community. KNI has 19 homes with direct support staff assisting with daily living activities in each home throughout four buildings and is located on a large campus, east of the VA hospital in Topeka. KNI is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation. About the Position Who can apply: Anyone Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: M-F/8-5 Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Search Keywords: Assistant Risk Manager Compensation: Up to $28.31 hourly 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 Position Summary: Vision Statement: KNI will be a leader and community resource in providing individualized supports. Mission Statement: To support each person who lives at KNI to have a meaningful life. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient 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. This position is responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, and directing the risk management functions at KNI. Assists in coordination of investigations of reported incidents with assigned staff, risk management committee, Peer Review committees, and Administration, as necessary. Assists in development and establishment of a system for analyzing the frequency and causes 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 KNI policies and procedures. Assists in developing a system to monitor follow up of Risk Management determination.

  • Review incident reports received into the department to assist in determining appropriate follow up.
  • Assist in investigating or coordinating an investigation of reported incidents suspected to be below the acceptable Standard of Care to help ensure quality care and safety of patients, staff and the community.
  • Prepares written findings of investigation, including initial standard of care determinations and proposes methods and recommendations to eliminate or reduce risks to prevent or mitigate the reoccurrence of similar incidents.
  • Interprets statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures as the relate to risk management functions.
  • Oversees the risk management activities in the absence of the Risk Manager, to ensure the risk management process is maintained.
  • Reports, as required by law, all SOC 3's and 4's to the appropriate regulatory and licensing agencies as indicated.
  • Reports, as required by law, suspected child abuse and confirmed cases of adult abuse to the Attorney General.
  • Compiles and submits quarterly reports to the Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE), as required.
  • Gathers and assembles statistical data as assigned in an effort to provide information regarding trends/patterns to the appropriate departments and relevant staff so they may initiate corrective action.
  • Assists in maintaining log of all incident reports and risk management related computer programs and databases
  • Must possess an unrestricted Kansas driver's license.
  • Must have a Highschool diploma or the equivalent.
  • Must have one year of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.
  • Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Computer Proficiency.
  • Background in data collection from confidential sources.
  • Experience with critical reporting and handling confidential information.
  • Experience analyzing and assessing information.
  • Some investigative skills.
  • 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
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service