Risk Manager, Day Shift, Quality & Patient Safety
6 days left
- Employer
- Adventist HealthCare
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2023
- Closes
- Jun 11, 2023
- Ref
- R-025474
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Adventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced Risk Manager (RN), Quality Improvement for our Quality and Patient Safety Department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As a Risk Manager (RN), Quality Improvement you will:
• Coordinate Risk Management activities, serving as a resource person to hospital and medical staff.
• Assist in the assessment and implementation of hospital practices to improve safety and promote the professional care of patients.
• Assist in Quality Improvement activities throughout the hospital as they relate to the Risk Management function.
• Assist with educational programs for both hospital and medical staff for recognition and prevention of malpractice, general liability, and safety issues in an effort to minimize financial loss from claims.
• Function in a manner consistent with the hospital's mission and vision as a faith-based organization.
• Function as a liaison between the hospital and outside entities, including local, county, state, federal and licensing agencies, working collaboratively to promote a positive image of the hospital in the community.
Qualifications include:
• Master's Degree in appropriate healthcare or legal field preferred
• Experience in the field of Risk Management 3-5 years preferred
• Independent and self-directed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrates creativity, integrity and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with hospital and medical staff.
• Ability to organize and manage, and proven ability in problem solving techniques.
Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday
*potential for on call weekends*
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
As a Risk Manager (RN), Quality Improvement you will:
• Coordinate Risk Management activities, serving as a resource person to hospital and medical staff.
• Assist in the assessment and implementation of hospital practices to improve safety and promote the professional care of patients.
• Assist in Quality Improvement activities throughout the hospital as they relate to the Risk Management function.
• Assist with educational programs for both hospital and medical staff for recognition and prevention of malpractice, general liability, and safety issues in an effort to minimize financial loss from claims.
• Function in a manner consistent with the hospital's mission and vision as a faith-based organization.
• Function as a liaison between the hospital and outside entities, including local, county, state, federal and licensing agencies, working collaboratively to promote a positive image of the hospital in the community.
Qualifications include:
• Master's Degree in appropriate healthcare or legal field preferred
• Experience in the field of Risk Management 3-5 years preferred
• Independent and self-directed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Demonstrates creativity, integrity and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with hospital and medical staff.
• Ability to organize and manage, and proven ability in problem solving techniques.
Work Schedule:
Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday
*potential for on call weekends*
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Free Employee parking
- Benefits Eligible Positions:
- Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
- Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.