US-PA: CHESTER-Director of Quality Assurance/Risk Manager

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Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance/Risk Manager
Job Location: PA: CHESTER
Pay Rate: Market Value
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2012-04-17

Company Name: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Contact: Jaime Farnham
Phone: email or fax only
Fax: (610) 768-3466

Description: Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Risk Manager Directs and implements all aspects of
Keystone’s Risk Management program in accordance with
the UHS T.E.R.M. program; with the identification and
evaluation of Keystone Center risks and or exposures
through ongoing inspection of the internal
organizational and accountability structures; Policy and
Procedure review; Membership on all Keystone committees;
and review of all facility occurrence reports (HPRs);
Representation of Keystone’s clinical services to
external sources; and Management of census activity.
Requirements:
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.
Identify, analyze, and manage all areas of potential
loss hospital-wide; Respond to all serious incidents in
cases of real or potential claims; Investigate all such
incidents; Implement hospital-wide Risk Management plan;
Review and update the Risk Management Plan annually;
Knowledge of the patient Safety Initiatives; Conduct
alls aspects of Peer Review and Root Cause Analysis;
Coordinate and oversee policy and medical records to
prevent incident/claim frequency; Communicate frequently
and effectively with Corporate Risk manager; Conduct
education to staff regarding Risk Management Program and
safety initiatives; Act as facility resource;
Participate as Compliance Officer; Investigate all
necessary information for all levels of events; Review
and implement “Best Practices”; Review facility’s
contracts; Participate in the Safety and Security
Committees; Participate in safety walk-through and
surveillance rounds; Investigate all serious and
sentinel events with guidance from Corporate Risk
Manager; Prepare and submit all reports to Corporate
Office timely and effectively; Report findings and
trends to all appropriate committees; Report all Risk
Management information to CEO and Governing Board;
Assistance and oversight of appointment/credentialing of
medical staff; Coordinating and preparing for all
Licensing and Accreditation surveys.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in behavioral health
related field or current registered nurse(RN) with
addictions/psychiatric treatment experience preferred.
Minimum of two years full time paid direct experience in
inpatient/residential addicitons, dual diagnosis
psychaitric facility preferred.
HOURS:
Full-Time Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm


Job Type: HealthCare


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