Responsibilities Valley Hospital Medical Center Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on the use of evidence-based medicine and the importance of following clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients.
To provide optimal care to Southern Nevada residents and visitors, Valley Hospital continues to provide quality services, achieving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.
The Valley Health System ("VHS") is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. ("UHS").
Benefit Highlights: - A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
- More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Disclaimer : Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.
Job Description:The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of various patient safety and riskmanagement activities. Such responsibilities include but are not limited to: performance and oversight of the claim management functions including investigation and analysis, performance of risk assessments including new services, performance of root cause analysis for the system including action plan tracking and facilitation, and management of the Patient Safety Council with incorporation of the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program. Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies. Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes. Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required. Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.
Experience: Two (2) to Five (5) years Risk Management experience; acute care experience preferred. Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in related field preferred.
Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include at a minimum Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and Outlook, and hospital software programs, as applicable.
License/Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission. Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times. Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function
Thorough knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Application of techniques such as RCA, FMEA and other quality tools. Must possess a detailed, in-depth knowledge of the principles of regulations, and standards to meet hospital, licensing, and accreditation. Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS Regulations. Understanding of statistical analysis. Six Sigma ("Lean") knowledge preferred.
Reasoning Ability: Intermediate to High Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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