Risk- Patient Safety Manager - Nebraska Spine Hospital - FT

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Risk- Patient Safety Manager - Nebraska Spine Hospital - FT (0.8 – 32 hrs/wk) Days, Monday-Friday','Full-time','Risk Management','Days','Days','64','64','None','None','NEBRASKA-OMAHA-NEBRASKA SPINE HOSPITAL','','!*!
Nebraska Spine Hospital - Nationally Recognized Spinal Care.
The choice for complex elective spine surgeries.
Located in the CHI Health Immanuel Medical Center, Omaha, NE
 
CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com.
 
The Risk- Patient Safety Manager  plans, organizes and coordinates all aspects of the CHI Health hospital patient safety and risk management strategies in conjunction with Quality and Administrative Leadership. The role is accountable for proactive risk identification, risk evaluation, and Identification of corrective action related to the patient safety and risk identification. 
 
FUNCTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 


Reviews, screens and initiates investigation of patient incidents/occurrences reported in the incident reporting system.  Completes analysis and closure of events within timeframe specified by CHI.

Plans, implements, manage and oversees Patient Safety and Risk Management activities for the Hospital. Provides Risk Management to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Effectively directs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings with the appropriate involved parties, completes paperwork required for RCA, and monitors RCA action plans for outcomes.  Oversees and participates in proactive risk assessments

Responsible for professional and general liability claim management. Works in conjunction with CHI Risk programs and staff to meet requirements of CHI.

Participates in Hospital Performance Improvement and works with hospital committees related to patient care issues.

Participates the hospital grievance process as defined by Administration, following CMS and Joint Commission standards.  Provides analysis and support to the Grievance committee.

Oversees the disclosure process and communicates as needed with patients and families.

Prepares reports/summaries for appropriate committees related to risk management issues/activities, including an annual report on the effectiveness of the Risk Management/Patient Safety Plan.  Assures the Patient Safety Plan/Program is compliant with Joint Commission / CMS Standards. 
 
Hours: Days, Monday-Friday with call approximately 1 week every 5 weeks.
 ','!*!REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
 


Participates in safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.

Demonstrates work practices consistent with CHI Health and department-specific safety, security and infection control policies.

Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
 
Must be able to develop, write and interpret legal documents. Advanced computer skills.
 
Qualifications
 
Education:  Bachelor’s Degree required.  Masters preferred in a clinical or health care related field. 
 
Experience:  5 years’ experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
 
License/Certificate: Certification in Risk Management preferred at time of hire or within 3 years of accepting the role','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0134759','CHI Health','Risk- Patient Safety Manager - Nebraska Spine Hospital - FT (0.8 – 32 hrs/wk) Days, Monday-Friday

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