Risk Patient Safety Manager
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CHI Health Immanuel
Omaha, NE, US
Summary
The manager coordinates hospital patient safety and risk management strategies, focusing on risk prevention and mitigation. Key duties include conducting Root Cause Analysis, managing liability claims, and ensuring compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Nebraska Spine Hospital is dedicated exclusively to spine care, providing our patients with unparalleled expertise.
As a physician-led specialty hospital, we are proud to be recognized as the only Spine Center of Excellence in the region. At Nebraska Spine Hospital, we excel in spine care because it is our sole focus. Our commitment to excellence has earned us repeated recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 100 Hospitals & Health Systems with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Risk-Patient Safety Manager, you will be a key player in healthcare risk management, driving patient safety initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance within our hospital. This pivotal leadership role focuses on proactive risk prevention and effective loss mitigation strategies, aligning with administrative leadership to safeguard patient well-being and uphold our commitment to quality care. Join our team and contribute to a culture of excellence in risk reduction and patient advocacy.
Every day you will oversee the comprehensive incident reporting system, conducting thorough investigations and root cause analyses (RCA) to identify and address potential risks. You'll lead impactful Patient Safety and Risk Management activities, facilitate liability claim management, and actively participate in Hospital Performance Improvement committees. Your responsibilities will also include meticulous preparation of risk management reports, ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and CMS standards, and maintaining constant readiness for accreditation and licensing surveys.
To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a strong background in healthcare risk management, be a licensed medical professional and Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification. You must possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, coupled with a proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across various departments. Your expertise in developing and interpreting legal documents and advanced computer skills will be essential for navigating complex regulatory landscapes and driving continuous improvement in our patient safety programs.
Job Requirements
RN licensure, Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), Licensed Medical Social Worker (LSW), Master Social Worker (MSW), or Respiratory Care Practitioner required
Bachelors degree required
Masters degree preferred
Certified Professional in Healthcare in Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred
