Manager - Quality & Risk Management
About The Position
The Manager of Quality and Risk Management has the responsibility for overseeing the coordination, implementation and follow-up on activities related to these areas of service. This includes the Quality Program, Risk Management Program and meeting organization regulatory requirements, and works in partnership with the SMC administrative and medical staff leadership and provides leadership in the development of a culture of safety and the measurement of the quality of care identifying opportunities and strategies for performance improvement (PI). Assumes a leadership role in accreditation and licensure activities. Works collaboratively with administration, medical staff, department managers and staff in performing duties. Investigates potential problem areas under direction of Quality Improvement Committee, Medical Staff Chairpersons and Administration. Oversees preparing of reports, summaries and statistical data including the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Summaries by the Quality and Clinical Review Coordinators. Serves as a liaison between outside agencies and the hospital in matters concerning Performance Improvement in conjunction with other clinical leaders. Conducts in-services or other education programs on Performance Improvement. This position will report to the CEO/COO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other clinical degree preferred.
- Master’s degree in nursing, hospital administration, public health, or related field preferred.
- RN license or licensed in related field in healthcare preferred.
- One of the following industry recognized quality certifications required upon hire or within 12 months of employment: a. Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) b. Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) c. Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) d. Healthcare Accreditation Certification Professional (HACP) e. Other industry specific quality related certification
- Minimum of five years’ experience in an inpatient health care setting.
- Minimum of five years’ progressive management/supervisory experience in healthcare performance improvement.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the coordination, implementation and follow-up on activities related to Quality and Risk Management.
- Managing the Quality Program and Risk Management Program.
- Meeting organization regulatory requirements.
- Partnering with the SMC administrative and medical staff leadership.
- Providing leadership in the development of a culture of safety and the measurement of the quality of care identifying opportunities and strategies for performance improvement (PI).
- Assuming a leadership role in accreditation and licensure activities.
- Working collaboratively with administration, medical staff, department managers and staff in performing duties.
- Investigating potential problem areas under direction of Quality Improvement Committee, Medical Staff Chairpersons and Administration.
- Overseeing preparing of reports, summaries and statistical data including the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Summaries by the Quality and Clinical Review Coordinators.
- Serving as a liaison between outside agencies and the hospital in matters concerning Performance Improvement in conjunction with other clinical leaders.
- Conducting in-services or other education programs on Performance Improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
