RN Risk Manager
Company: AHC Waverly LLC
Location: Big Sandy
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
-JOB SUMMARY:
The Risk Manager will implement and develop quality initiatives and
risk management. - This position will monitor patient progress and
risk during treatment, perform reviews and audit the management of
risk within a designated facility.
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential
function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable
accommodation. - -
--- Manage results for key areas such as clinical quality, service
excellence, people management, and financial management
--- Educate and train leadership and staff members as to the risk
management program and their respective responsibilities in
carrying out the risk management program
--- Lead, facilitate, and advise departments in designing risk
management strategies within their own areas
--- Collect, evaluate, and maintain data concerning patient
injuries, claims, and worker's compensation and other risk-related
data
--- Investigate and analyze root causes, patterns, and/or trends;
help identify and implement corrective action where appropriate
--- Actively participate in or facilitate committees related to
risk management, safety, and quality improvement
--- Develop and implement the organization's risk management
program in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals
of the organization while complying with federal and state laws and
regulations and accreditation standards related to risk management
and safety
--- Perform random audits of patient charts
--- Supervise Activity Therapist and Therapist/Case Manager for
daily schedules and documentation in the absence of the Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
--- Other duties as assigned
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: -
--- Assist in the creation of an environment that demonstrates
mutual trust and respect and two-way communication with all
disciplines
--- Build team spirit and excitement
--- Serve key constituents such as patients, coworkers, physicians,
the community, and the organization willingly
--- Take a step by step approach in organizing the parts of a
problem or situation in order to reach desired goal
--- Adhere and respect all policies and procedures regarding
anonymity and confidentiality of all patient records past and
present; this covers any written or verbal communications regarding
patient's identify, address, and situation
--- Function in a friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful,
cooperative, and professional manner with patients, families,
physicians, referral sources, visitors, coworkers, and
management
--- Promotes, adheres, and monitors for a drug and violence free
workplace
--- Successful completion of required training
--- Handle multiple priorities effectively
--- Independent discretion/decision making
--- Reliable transportation
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Required Computer Software/Equipment used:
--- Various operating systems
--- Standard office equipment
--- Microsoft Suite applications -
--- Desktop, laptop and/or iPad
--- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
--- Standard medical equipment
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: -
--- Skills: -
o Knowledge of data collection, analysis and data
interpretation
o Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations &
accreditation standards -
o Proficient leadership abilities -
o Ability to educate and train others as it pertains to risk
management issues
o Ability to focus on the need to change processes and embrace the
concept of a fair and just culture
o Ability to lead groups and work with difficult issues
o Knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of clinical
practice and professional standards
--- Experience:
o Extensive supervisory experience in a geriatric setting
o A minimum of two years' experience in one or more of the
following fields: risk management, quality improvement, health
information management, healthcare administration, patient care,
and/or business management
o Geriatric experience preferred
--- License/Certification/Education:
o Graduate from an accredited school with a Registered Nursing
Degree
o Current RN license in state where facility is located
o CPR Certification -
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COMPANY COMPETENCIES: -
--- Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing
regard for their rights and privacy
--- Integrity - We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right
thing even when no one is watching -
--- Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve processes,
resolve problems and reward results
--- Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards,
aspiring to zero defects in every task
--- Compassion - We respond to those who need help with sensitivity
and a positive attitude
--- Professionalism - We perform our duties with skill, good
judgement and politeness
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JOB COMPETENCIES: -
1. Analytical Thinking: - Able to gather and analyze data and reach
appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely manner. - Use
logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients' conditions to
determine the correct plan of action.
2. Customer and Personal Service: - Possess good interpersonal
skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations;
respond promptly to customer's needs. - Knowledge of principles and
processes for providing personal services, including needs
assessment; meeting quality standards.
3. Accountability: - Accepts responsibility for own decisions,
actions and results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times
of crisis or complexity.
4. Attendance: - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work
responsibilities are covered; returns from lunch and breaks
appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifies supervisor of
pending absences.
5. Communication: - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively;
listens and receives clarification.
6. Ethical Behavior: - Upholds organizational values and abides by
state and federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAA
information; treats others with respect.
7. Initiative: - Seeks increased responsibility; sets
self-improvement goals related to the organization's
objectives.
8. Job and Industry Knowledge: - Demonstrates knowledge of the
position and industry; seeks additional information. - -
9. Productivity and Quality of Work: - Maintains high level of
performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and
thoroughness.
10. Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas
and skills to team; puts success of team above own interests. - -
Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the
needs of patients.
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SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK: - -
--- Complexity: Work assignment is performed within an established
framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous
coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of
completion.
--- Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is
responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the
work performed.
--- Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where
explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and
gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the
parameters of the job function.
--- Supervision Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight.
Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to
carry them through to completion with substantial independence.
Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy,
completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.
Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be
reviewed.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: - -
--- Does not have supervisory responsibilities -
--- Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary
circumstances
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WORKING CONDITIONS: - -
--- Audio-Visual: - Hearing: - Good - -
--- Ability to lift to 40 pounds
--- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching,
kneeling, pushing and pulling -
--- Work is typically performed in a standard office environment;
well-lit; comfortable temperature-controlled
--- Above-average conversational noise is frequent
--- Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or
occasional week-end work
--- Travel may be required
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. - Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
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SAFETY EXPECTATIONS:
--- Work safely and follow safety rules
--- Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors
--- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from
engaging in unsafe practices
-EducationRequired
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