Manager of Risk Management

Description

Introduction

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Manager of Risk Management where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Las Palmas Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are dedicated to improving human life. Each year about five percent of all U.S. hospital services happen at an HCA Healthcare facility. Be an impact as a(an) Manager of Risk Management where your passion for leading and creativity are valued? We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Risk Manager assists/supports the Patient Safety Director with the facilitys patient safety/risk management activities, which includes, but may not be limited to a general knowledge of facility insurance programs, managing claims against the facility, interfacing with defense legal counsel, administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, and conducting risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by TJC 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 facility. This individual participates in formulating policy and/or organizational changes, but must seek advice and approval from higher authority. Risk management may be one of several areas of responsibility for this individual. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high

• You will have specific responsibilities regarding gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports to management and outside agencies as required, which may be subject to final approval by facility management. Responsible for keeping management advised of developments in professional liability, entailing ongoing review of applicable literature. May recommend budget items to management.
• You will be responsible for development of loss prevention programs that may include but not limited to patient safety issues. Periodic in-services and routine orientation may be conducted for facility employees/medical staff regarding health care risk management and related subjects. This position may utilize outside speakers and faculty for such programs, subject to the approval of management, and may coordinate such efforts with the facilitys education department.
• You will receive complaints/claims related to professional and general liability and transmits that information to the appropriate department manager, administrative representative, patient ombudsman, insurance carrier or legal counsel. At the request of management, legal counsel, or the adjuster, participates in responding to the complaint or claim to obtain information and facilitate settlement at an early stage. Works in coordination with patient ombudsman or acts as same to resolve complaints before they develop into professional/general liability claims.
• You will have general knowledge of, and is familiar with, the facilitys insurance coverage against liability and casualty loss, including self-insurance funding and budgeting for payment of deductibles, risk retention, and coinsurance. Usually participates in management reviews of insurance coverage and related issues. May prepare summaries of the facilitys insurance program for management and staff.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• Required: Associates Degree required; Bachelors preferred.
• Required: Two (2) years or more years of acute hospital experience.
• Preferred: RN in state of TX
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing or other clinical discipline from Accredited University; experience in Risk Management preferred
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Required: Strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills, team player, ability to influence change without direct authority, and negotiation skills. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and Del Sol Medical Center.
• Preferred: Computer skills, previous experience in applicable field
  

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the regions only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, womens services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Manager of Risk Management role. We are interviewing apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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