Officer, Clinical & Healthcare Risk - SRMC & SSHNV

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires routine on-site work at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in Roseville, CA and regular travel to Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valle in Yuba City, CA. Onsite work expectations are at least 4 days per week. Candidate must reside within 60 minutes of SRMC campus in Roseville. Lead the affiliate risk and risk mitigation operational functions in assigned affiliate(s). Collaborates with affiliate leadership to improve the patient experience and patient safety by identifying and controlling risks, reducing and eliminating the possibility of losses associated with healthcare delivery and related core business activities. Collaborate with affiliate and system leadership in developing and executing pro-active patient safety focused risk management, risk mitigation, and loss prevention programs. Develop a collaborative relationship with other members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and Compliance in order to ensure risk, legal and regulatory concerns are addressed properly.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Business, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Nursing or related field
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) within 18 months
8 years recent relevant experience
Knowledge of healthcare-related state and federal law and regulations including accreditation and professional standards
Thorough knowledge of methods used to identify and develop solutions to loss and risk control problems
Broad knowledge of healthcare risk identification and control methods, loss reduction and prevention activities, and claims management
Understanding of and experience with Lean or other process improvement philosophies and methodologies desired
Practical knowledge of healthcare quality review/improvement and accreditation processes
Broad knowledge of risk management best practices and methods used to limit exposure liability and risk
Proven ability to effectively and independently utilize consultative skills and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships
Demonstrate capability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner with leaders, staff and physicians in affiliate and across Sutter Health
Proven ability to communicate and mobilize staff in order to implement risk management strategies
Strong RCA, FMEA, problem solving skills and ability to reprioritize workload as needed to assure completion of work
Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, email, and use of the internet

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Responsibilities

Lead the affiliate risk and risk mitigation operational functions in assigned affiliate(s).
Collaborate with affiliate leadership to improve the patient experience and patient safety by identifying and controlling risks, reducing and eliminating the possibility of losses associated with healthcare delivery and related core business activities.
Collaborate with affiliate and system leadership in developing and executing pro-active patient safety focused risk management, risk mitigation, and loss prevention programs.
Develop a collaborative relationship with other members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and Compliance in order to ensure risk, legal and regulatory concerns are addressed properly.
Identify risks, review past incidents, and liability claims and make recommendations to minimize risk.