MANAGER - RISK AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

UHS • $80K — $110K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in healthcare field.
  • 4 years of clinical experience with psychiatric mental health populations.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Understanding of risk management and performance improvement principles in healthcare.
  • Knowledge of regulations from accrediting agencies and basic statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and oversee all performance improvement activities in the hospital.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Medical Staff and hospital committees' functioning.
  • Act as a liaison between committees, teams, and Medical Staff members.
  • Prepare for and participate in external agency surveys and audits.
  • Maintain current policies and procedures for the Performance Improvement department.
  • Coordinate risk management efforts to minimize exposure in accordance with hospital objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as detailed on the UHS Benefits Service Center.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and savvy Manager of Risk Management and Performance Improvement to serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team.

JOB SUMMARY: The Manager of Performance Improvement organizes, plans, develops, implements and oversees all performance improvement activities of the Hospital. Coordinates, oversees and participates in the functioning of all Medical Staff and hospital committees; acts as a liaison between committees and teams; interfaces with members of the Medical Staff and department directors and ensures that reports are submitted as required. Coordinates and actively participates in preparation of all external agency surveys. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the PI department; maintains current policies and procedures. The individual in this role is responsible for coordinating the risk management efforts and making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Garfield Park Hospital.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rasa Avizienis, Group Talent Acquisition Manager @ [redacted]

For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center .

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: Bachelors Degree, Master's degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Experience: Prefer 4 years clinical experience with a psychiatric mental health population, 2 years experience in a supervisory position.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality preferred.

Knowledge: Possesses knowledge of principles of risk management and performance improvement related to a health care environment. Current knowledge of regulating /accrediting agency guidelines. Basic knowledge of computer skills and statistical analysis desired.

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