Responsibilities Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children's Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women's health and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines program.
The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.
VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.
Benefit Highlights - Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
Job Description: The Manager of Risk Management is a key member of the leadership team and will be responsible for assisting the Director of Risk Management in leading our hospital's Patient Safety-Risk Management Program.
Qualifications Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required.
Experience: One (1) to Three (3) years' clinical experience or Risk Management experience required. Acute care experience preferred.
License/Certification: Certified Professional in healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.
Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include at a minimum Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and hospital software programs, as applicable.
Other: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient. Knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards, Centers of Medicare Conditions of Participation, Nevada acute care regulations, and the functions of the Nevada Department of Public Health.
