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University Health System, “UHS,” is one of the most prestigious healthcare systems in South Texas.

University Health System UHS is one of the most prestigious healthcare systems in South Texas, routinely recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Americas Best Hospitals. Owned by the taxpayers of Bexar County, UHS is a nationally recognized academic medical center that serves as the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Quality Risk Management DirectorPlan, design, implement and maintain University Health Systems risk management program to support the Health System and Medical-Dental staff activities, to meet regulatory and accreditation standards and facilitate continuous clinical quality improvement. Responsible for ensuring that system-level data collection and analysis associated with the integration of quality improvement theory and practice occurring is related to clinical risk management processes. Education/Experience• Bachelor degree in health care administration, business administration, or related field required.• Three years experience in health care risk management required.• Extensive experience and knowledge to regulatory and statutory entities impacting general acute care facilities.• Minimum three years clinical experience highly recommended.• Certification by the American Society of Healthcare Risk Mangers highly recommended. • Licensure RN proffered.

At Orlando Health, you can develop the career that is right for your individual goals. As a family of specialty and community hospitals, each has its own character, a natural extension of the specialized services offered. It is our mission that unifies us to offer superior service and provide quality healthcare to the people of Central Florida.As one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region, Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), an 808-bed hospital in downtown Orlando, offers the most advanced care available for surgical, medical, rehabilitative and emergency care needs. In addition to a highly qualified team of physicians, nurses and clinical staff, we offer the very latest in technology and diagnostic imaging capabilities. ORMC is a home to Central Florida�s only Level One Trauma Center. One of the states six major teaching hospitals and Orlando Health�s flagship medical center, we offer graduate medical education in seven specialties.Orlando Health is a $1.5 billion not-for-profit health care organization and a community-based network of six hospitals in the Orlando region.Corporate Radiation Safety OfficerThe Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), as directed by the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the radiation safety program and its associated activities in accordance with state and/or federal regulations. The RSO will submit necessary reports to the applicable agencies. The RSO is to demonstrate commitment to, suggest modifications/revisions regarding the radiation safety program to, and provide guidance to the RSC. The RSO is responsible for the regulatory compliance, environmental safety attained, and general efficiency of the Orlando Health radiation safety program.The RSO reviews building structural changes, changes affecting radioactive material access, new equipment installations and other similar events regarding the impact on personnel radiation safety. The RSO performs leak tests of sealed sources, performs area surveys for ambient exposure levels and spreadable contamination, monitors personnel exposure records, counsels individuals if radiation exposures exceed ALARA levels, and ensures that radioactive material possession limits are not exceeded. Through these and other activities, the RSO is responsible for the regulatory compliance, achieved environmental safety, and general efficiency of the Orlando Health radiation safety program.The RSO works collaboratively with Orlando Health team members and medical staff users of radiation/radioactive materials to evaluate and implement radiation safety educational programs. And, the RSO acts as the delegate of authority for the state of Florida regarding the radioactive material license issued by and the ionizing radiation regulations promulgated by the Bureau of Radiation Control, Florida Department of Health.Additional responsibilities include recruitment, performance appraisal, and supervision of the activities of radiation safety department personnel. The RSO will also be responsible for the professional development of self and radiation safety department staff members. The RSOs radiation safety program responsibilities include large and busy radiology and radiation oncology departments.Interested candidates must have a Masters or Doctoral degree in health physics, nuclear engineering, medical physics, physics or a closely related field and a minimum of 3 years of hospital/clinical experience. Demonstrated training in radiation protection principles, characteristics of radiation protection, radiation detection instruments, biological hazards to radiation and hands-on use of radioactive materials is required. Must have a current certification by the American Board of Health Physics; or the American Board of Radiology in Medical Nuclear Physics, Diagnostic Radiologic Physics or Therapeutic Radiologic Physics; or the American Board of Medical Physics; and a current Florida Medical Health Physicist (MHP) licensure.

Kern Medical Center is a 222 bed acute care teaching hospital. The Medical Center serves a community of approximately 650,000, and the hospital is owned and operated by the County of Kern.

Under general direction designs, coordinates and maintains a risk management program including administration of the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, coordination of insurance coverage and risk financing of the hospital and activities leading to the efficient management, resolution and minimizing various professional and general liability claims made against Kern Medical Center. The office of the County Counsel or private counsel, as required, shall provide technical and legal advice relating to specific issues.Distinguishing Characteristics:This classification is responsible for the overall management, monitoring and resolution of a variety of claims and complaints filed against Kern Medical Center. Incumbents perform tasks with an emphasis on compliance with Joint Commission risk management standards, such as Environment of Care, and conformance with the requirements of other regulatory bodies. The incumbents may personally conduct and direct investigations and may employ outside resources, with management’s approval, to accomplish tasks in the assigned area of responsibility.Essential Functions:• Manages, coordinates and maintains Kern Medical Center’s investigations andresponses to claims received ; reviews occurrence reports and adheres to thehospital’s Risk Management Policy and Procedures• Analyzes and takes corrective and preventive measures relating to the frequencyand severity of injuries and/or loss to patients, hospital visitors and staff; identifiespotential exposure related to patient care and general safety throughout the hospitaland satellite locations• Implements a comprehensive system of accident reports which comply with OSHArequirements, identifies behavior patterns and sites associated with accidents andidentifies physical and environmental conditions associated with accidents• Evaluates complaints and claims and formulates appropriate response andinvestigative strategies; interviews witnesses, claimants and others to gatherinformation and evidence; obtains and coordinates the activities of investigators,counsel and other support personnel as needed• Obtains and analyzes medical records, pertinent laws, rules and regulations andapplies them to cases and investigations; appears in hearings as departmentalrepresentative as required• Determines types of data to be collected in order to assess risks to the hospital;compiles data utilizing established formats; recommends to hospital managementperformance improvement activities based on data analysis• Initiates and participates in risk management education, training and risk preventionthrough employee health programs, orientation, and patient satisfaction surveys;• Minimizes and transfers risk through regular evaluations of insurance needs,requirements of malpractice for physicians, other clinical professionals and alliedhealth care professionalsEmployment Standards:An Associates of Arts degree in Nursing from an accredited college and currentlicensure by the State of California as a Registered Nurse and three (3) years health care quality assurance, medical malpractice or general claims resolution experience.ORA Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and current licensure by the State of California as a Registered Nurse and one (1) year health care quality assurance, medical malpractice or general claims resolutions experience.Knowledge of: the principles and practices of risk management and investigative techniques; accident prevention and loss techniques; medical and insurance terminology used in the legal field regarding industrial cases; clerical and record keeping procedures; office methods and procedures; proper English usage and grammar.Ability to: analyze and interpret laws, ordinances and regulations; accumulate and analyze data; prepare clear, concise comprehensive reports and recommendations; introduce and carry out accident prevention programs; ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; initiate, plan, and complete work assignments with a minimum of direction and control.

At Orlando Health, you can develop the healthcare career that is right for your individual goals. As a family of specialty and community hospitals, each has its own character, a natural extension of the specialized services offered. It is our mission that unifies us to offer superior service and provide quality healthcare to the people of Central Florida. We are currently hiring for the following position:Risk Manager - Prevention Responsible for risk management activities at an assigned facility. Administer the risk management plan on a day-to-day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management education programs, complying with the risk management related standards by Joint Commission and other accrediting and regulatory agencies with the objective of enhancing patient safety, promoting patient safety, quality care and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the organization.Candidates must have 5 years of clinical or medical legal experience to include 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity and 2 years of risk management experience as a Risk Manager in Prevention. A Bachelors degree in healthcare or a closely related field, or equivalent years of related experience may be substituted on a 2-for-1 basis. The Healthcare Risk Manager must obtain a license within 1 year of employment. Advanced PC literacy required.

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Enhances the quality of resident care by preventing and/or decreasing the frequency and severity of undesirable or adverse resident care occurrences. Coordinates and directs all risk management functions. Recommends and develops facility policies and procedures that are congruent with the facility Mission and Vision statements. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, psychology, or other related field. Training and Experience: At least 4 years experience in the human services field and 2 years experience as Risk Manager/Quality Improvement Manager. Must demonstrated leadership ability and skills in writing reports and working with statistical data. Knowledge Required: Ability to analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Elementary use of computer spreadsheet programs. Ability to interpret statistical data and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Requirements 1. Chairperson of the Client Rights Committee for the facility. 2. Participates as key member of the safety committee. 3. Participates as a key member of the code response team. 4. Ensures the staff knows and understands the ten elements of Risk Management referred to as the TERM Program 5. Investigates all unusual incidents involving residents or staff. 6. Coordinates and responds to all resident grievances, insuring resident satisfaction. 7. Oversees the risk management activities by designing and implementing a system for collection and analyzing data. 8. Collaborates with other departments to ensure quality of care is delivered in a manner that is congruent with the Mission and Vision of the facility. 9. Responsible for Performance Improvement, coordinates and directs the Performance Improvement function through the Performance Improvement Committee. This function involves identifying problem areas, developing committees to work on the identified areas, and follow-up of proposed solutions. 10. Responsible for Quality Assurance in the hospital through the risk management and performance improvement processes. 11. Collects and analyzes data from Satisfaction Surveys and reports the data to the Performance Improvement Committee through the Performance Improvement function. 12. Compares facility performance with similar facilities within the company and utilizes these other facilities as a resource for ideas. 13. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory contracts. Prepares reports and presents in Governing Board. 14. Maintains current knowledge of JCAHO, DFS, LME and any other state/national regulatory requirements. 15. Integrates the findings of all risk management activities, as appropriate, with the clinical services program where there are opportunities to improve the quality of resident care.

Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Assists in the development, coordination and monitoring of the activities of the Quality Management Program which encompasses all areas of potential liability exposure to the Hospital including aspects of patient care which impact upon the quality of services delivered and the exposure to risk generated. Investigates and evaluates the potential professional liability occurrences and claims. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in Risk Management or Quality Improvement activities with three years supervisory experience required.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five years clinical experience in a hospital setting.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Registered Nurse license.