CLINICAL RISK MANAGEMENT & PATIENT SAFETY PARTNER - CARE

Aspirus

  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is seeking a Clinical Risk Management & Patient Safety Partner - Care to join our CARE INTEGRATION team!Accountable for the development, implementation, and measurement of a risk exposure and patient safety program designed to reduce incidence of harm in healthcare settings and claims against Aspirus. Acts as a resource for Aspirus Quality Partners. Collects, analyzes, trends and aggregates information pertaining to patient safety, medical error reduction, potential and actual liabilities and claims. Accountable for operationalizing strategies to reduce risk/improve safety by seeking leadership support, cultural, and fiscal. Serves as liaison between entities and collaborates with legal counsel in claims management. Educational resource for medical and non-medical staff related to patient safety, risk, medical malpractice, and claims. In
collaboration with Fiscal Services and Legal Counsel, reviews insurance and risk financing functions. Directs and facilitates sentinel event, root cause analysis and FMEA process in conjunction with Quality Managers. Content expert to collaborate for National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) sentinel event processes, improvement, and metrics. Works closely with Risk Managers, Quality Managers, and the Vice President of Corporate Quality/Patient Safety Officer for Aspirus.HOURS: Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every 2 weeks.Experience/Qualifications
  • Knowledge of risk and patient safety standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or related field required.
  • A Master’s Degree or other graduate degree in a healthcare or other pertinent related field desired.
  • Three (3) years’ experience in risk management, quality, or patient safety desired.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities and excellent communication. Ability to address sensitive topics in non-punitive, learning fashion.
  • Proven effective presentation skills.
  • Understanding of regulatory agencies specific to hospital operations, i.e., JC, OSHA, HCFA, and FDA with proficient application of risk management standards necessary for compliance functions.
  • Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation, or American Society for Health Care Risk Management certificate (CPHRM) desired.
  • Working knowledge of various Microsoft applications and database concepts.
  • Knowledge of principles of medical record documentation.
Employee Benefits
  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • PTO accrual from day one!
  • Generous retirement plan with match available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Wisconsin Rapids. It includes Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital, Aspirus Clinics in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Rome, Aspirus Heart & Vascular, Aspirus UW Cancer Center, Aspirus Wound & Hyperbarics, Aspirus Joint Center, and Aspirus Therapies. The emergency department is a Level III Trauma Center. It has been named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health four consecutive years. To learn more about the Wisconsin Rapids area click the following link:Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.Click to learn more.

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