DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT

UHS•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management has broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed so as to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M. © Program. Additionally, this position is responsible for directing and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility’s programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, TJC, CMS and state and federal agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, or related health field preferred.
Master’s Degree preferred.
Four (3-5) years of experience in risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting.
A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, TDSHS, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Responsibilities

Protect the hospital's assets from loss.
Coordinate loss control efforts.
Advise management and administration on all potential sources of loss.
Make recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure.
Ensure the Risk Management Program complies with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M. © Program.
Direct and monitor the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program.
Ensure the facility’s programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, TJC, CMS and state and federal agencies.