Responsibilities
Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. Palmdale Regional Medical Center's new Labor and Delivery unit - The Birth Place - is now open! The 33,000-square-foot unit features 25 private patient rooms, six labor/delivery/recovery suites and two surgical suites. The Rehabilitation Institute , the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery , an Advanced Primary Stroke Center , cardiac services featuring a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department . Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!
This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Essential Job Duties:
The Manager of Risk Management is as a key member of the SWHS leadership team and will be responsible for leading our hospitals Patient Safety-Risk Management Plan. He/she will ensure that a framework is established and utilized to lead risk management programs that are proven to deliver tangible operational and strategic business value, supports a Just Culture, and promotes exceptional patient-centered care.
Qualifications
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in healthcare risk management.
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in related field required, acute care experience
• In-depth knowledge of r isk management processes including risk identification, risk reduction, mitigation, claims management, and contract review
• Knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards, Centers of Medicare Conditions of Participation, California acute care regulations, and the functions of the California Department of Public Health. Ability to respond and develop plans of correction/evidence to regulatory agencies preferred

• California license in field of specialty, as applicable. Registered Nurse highly preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or equivalent required.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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