Manager - Risk Management

Prime Healthcare•Victorville, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com .

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred
Fellow or Diplomat of American Society of Healthcare Risk Managers
Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), preferred
Two Years of Quality or Risk Management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting.
Risk Management experience in acute care setting is preferred.
Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred
Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting Director of Performance Improvement and Risk Management in designing, organizing, coordinating and implementing the Risk Management Program with the objective of controlling and minimizing loss to protect the human, physical and fiscal assets of the organization.
Is an active participant in performance improvement and risk management data collection, activities, and functions to promote an integrated program, which ensures the provision of the highest quality of health care in collaborates with personnel responsible for safety and security and actively participates in risk-related activities in this area.
Provides assistance with claims investigation, management and litigation.
Facilitates reporting of safety data/events.
Evaluates risk management data and conducts trend analysis and presents findings to appropriate committees.
Assists with the development and implementation of initiatives, policies and procedures, including staff education activities, regarding risk reduction/elimination throughout the organization under the supervision of Director of Performance Improvement .
Oversees grievance process and risk incident reporting system.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team on problem identification and resolution.