GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60000523

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•$40,321 - $44,353•Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Government Operations Consultant I. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. This position serves primarily as the Hospital Health Care Risk Management Investigator under the auspices and direct supervision of the the NFETC Chief Legal Counsel/Risk Manager. This is a highly responsible, professional and administrative position focusing on reducing, controling, or eliminating the possibility of risk and financial loss to the institution. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, and coordinating activities to prevent or minimize accidental injury, illness, property damage, or other preventable loss or negligent acts. This employee will assist in the development and deployment of a comprehensive risk management program and will maintain and manage a Risk Investigations Tracking Log system which gathers data on incidents involving persons served as well as staff. Employee will be responsible for identification and proper reporting of critical events as outlined in CFOP 155-25, as well as facilitation of south and north campus investigations as indicated. Employee will provide oversight of Unusual Events reporting and facilitation of weekly Unusual Events Oversight Team meetings. A monthly report shall be provided for the Hospital Administrator's review/signature outlining a summary analysis of the trends and patterns of all Unusual Events for the month. Employee will maintain active awareness of healthcare risk management best practices and act as a liaison regarding risk issues with the Mental Health Facilities Program Office as well as our sister facilities throughout the state. Employee will participate in a variety of Center-wide committees, to include: Co-Chairing the Center Risk Management Team; the Unusual Events Oversight Team; the Resident Services Management Team; The Emergency Response Management Team and attending daily morning report. Develop and deliver in-service training regarding risk issues to staff at NFETC. All trainings will be competency based and employee is responsible for tracking attendance and providing this data to the Staff Development and Training Coordinator for inclusion in the Center's training database. Manage all mandated and elective monitoring audits that relate to resident care issues involving the use of seclusion and restraints, produce reports and present the data as directed by the Quality Management RNC, in collaboration with the Medical Executive Director, Executive Nursing Director (END), and other applicable department heads. Employee will review all Center-Wide incidents of "Use-of Force", "Seclusion", and "Restraints". Employee will cross-train with the QM RNC and serve as back-up/support as indicated for the Post Event Review (PERT) process. In the absence of the RNC, this employee will be expected to coordinate the scheduling of PERTs, in concert with the psychology Department. During these instances, PERTs will be conducted by the next working day following a qualifying event and the report will be completed and disseminated to the affected parties the same day. The Employee will work, in conjunction with the QM RNC to assist in the gathering and maintaining of Center-wide CARF accreditation data, files and material. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Must be able to travel up 17 stairs and 50 feet, if necessary.
Must have normal vision and hearing, including use of corrective devices.
Must be able to do repetitive movements with both arms and hands, neck and head; up to 60 movements in 1 hour.
Must be able to demonstrate competency in all areas of training, some of which requires physical activity such as safe operation of job essential tools and equipment, CPR, MANDT and Heimlich training.
Must be able to bend, twist, turn, kneel, push and stoop 10 times in one hour if necessary.
Must be able to physically operate all equipment necessary to do job tasks, including using a keyboard or pushing a cart or distributing mail.
Must be able to Drive an EZ Go golf cart, if job essential.
Must be able to drive for up to 3 hours at a time, if job essential.
Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
Must be able to sit for 1 hour without a break.
Must be able to work 8 + hour shifts on occasion.
Must be able to remain alert for a period of 1 to 9 hours including normal breaks.
If positions have responsibilities concerning direct care, the staff must be physically able to access all areas of the Center.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university is preferred and three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs, Any and all Florida University jobs, All periods of employment, Periods of unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more, Education, Volunteer Experience.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Hospital Health Care Risk Management Investigator under the supervision of the NFETC Chief Legal Counsel/Risk Manager.
Assess, plan, and coordinate activities to prevent or minimize accidental injury, illness, property damage, or other preventable loss or negligent acts.
Assist in the development and deployment of a comprehensive risk management program.
Maintain and manage a Risk Investigations Tracking Log system.
Identify and report critical events as outlined in CFOP 155-25.
Facilitate south and north campus investigations.
Provide oversight of Unusual Events reporting and facilitate weekly Unusual Events Oversight Team meetings.
Provide a monthly report to the Hospital Administrator summarizing trends and patterns of Unusual Events.
Maintain awareness of healthcare risk management best practices and act as a liaison regarding risk issues.
Participate in Center-wide committees including the Center Risk Management Team, Unusual Events Oversight Team, Resident Services Management Team, and Emergency Response Management Team.
Attend daily morning report.
Develop and deliver in-service training regarding risk issues to staff at NFETC.
Track attendance for trainings and provide data to the Staff Development and Training Coordinator.
Manage all mandated and elective monitoring audits related to resident care issues involving seclusion and restraints.
Produce reports and present data as directed by the Quality Management RNC, in collaboration with other applicable department heads.
Review all Center-Wide incidents of "Use-of Force", "Seclusion", and "Restraints".
Cross-train with the QM RNC and serve as back-up/support for the Post Event Review (PERT) process.
Coordinate the scheduling of PERTs in the absence of the RNC.
Assist in gathering and maintaining Center-wide CARF accreditation data, files, and materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned.