Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer (Exempt)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer maintains an updated list of all liability insurance policies, monitors claims against the district while interfacing with legal counsel, analyzes risk management activities throughout the district, and monitors the district’s compliance with State and Federal regulatory standards. Also oversees the creation, review, and refinements to the Patient Safety Program and takes action that is immediately necessary to ensure patient safety because of an investigation.  Maintains educational updates related to areas of responsibility and is a domain lead for Beta Heart program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards
• Insurance/Risk. Works closely with legal counsel. Makes recommendation concerning district operations to reduce risk exposure.
• Ensure compliance with Serious Reportable Adverse events, Variance reports, and patient grievances. Analyzes, evaluates, and communicates patterns and trends of variance reports.
• Serve as the link to the Board of Directors, Quality and Safety Committees, Medical Executive Committee and Administration on all matters related to risk management and patient safety.
• Has management responsibility over the Patient Advocate position.
• Oversees the Patient Safety Program
• Performs special projects as directed by CEO or Board of Directors
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) REQUIRED:

• Current California RN or LVN license REQUIRED
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety
• Certification in Healthcare Risk Management

Minimum Experience REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three years previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience Preferred:

• Management experience
• Experience as Risk Manager or Patient Safety Officer

Skills:

• Ability to interact and handle difficult situations in a helpful manner
• Ability to evaluate clinical performance
• Ability to develop policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District

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