Risk Management Director - Healthcare jobs in Lebanon, PA

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA: Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Day
Hours : 8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Responsible to assess for potential risk issues across the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Academic Practice (APD), and Community Practice Divisions (CPD), including consultation, investigation, assessment of risk, and the associated recommendations to decrease risk exposure. Manage a portfolio of risk management projects, including continued evaluation of potentially compensable patient events in order to assist in the monitoring and evaluation of clinical processes for the safe delivery of care. Provide educational presentations to clinical staff regarding opportunities to decrease their risk exposure as well as that of the organization(s). Present to hospital leadership and partner with clinical areas to improve patient and staff safety and decrease clinical risk exposure. Responsible for administrative support of the litigation process for any HMC, APD or CPD claims, including those related to any employees of those areas. Additionally, responsible to maintain information related to insured defendants in those claims and respond to claims history requests related to the same.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor’s degree in business, clinical or risk-related discipline or equivalent experience (4 years) required.

Five (5) years of relevant experience required.

CPHRM within three (3) years of employment in role.

Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) within three (3) years of employment in role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Registered Nurse preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : Non Bargained