Job DescriptionUnder the direction of Director of Risk Management provides day to day operational leadership for risk management, responsible for the development and coordination of risk management programs and patient safety programs designed to reduce incidence and magnitude of damage claims made against the hospital and to maintain regulatory compliance. Works to enhance the effectiveness of the of the systems to monitor and manage risk and patient safety events. Develops structure and process to analyze risk management and patient safety event data. Leads facility wide projects, prepares claims files (med mal, auto, property and general liability insurance), works with claims and legal counsel in case management, assists in determining claims causation, provides education to the facility relating to risk, regulatory compliance, risk exposure and facilitates immediate process improvements to avoid repeat events in response to significant risk incidents. Leads root cause analysis, apparent cause analysis, common cause analysis, and supports compliance with applicable regulatory agencies and the Joint Commission.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Healthcare, or Nursing or equivalent education/experience.
- 3 years Acute Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Upon hire: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).
- 2 years Hospital operations experience.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamThe Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
