What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF QUALITY/RISK MANAGEMENT-PI - RN REQUIRED position at Larry White Associates, Inc.?
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY/RISK MANAGEMENT/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – RN REQUIRED
$73K - $116K with excellent benefits and relocation assistance
This 100-bed hospital located in Southern TN, is looking to hire a Director of Quality/Risk Management/Performance Improvement to join their team. In this position, you will be responsible for the following:
OVERVIEW
CRITERIA
$73K - $116K with excellent benefits and relocation assistance
This 100-bed hospital located in Southern TN, is looking to hire a Director of Quality/Risk Management/Performance Improvement to join their team. In this position, you will be responsible for the following:
OVERVIEW
- Direction of Utilization Management Department activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
- Management of the Risk Management activities including managing claims against the facility; interfacing with defense counsel; interacting with patients, medical staff and hospital staff to resolve complaints; administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis; managing and analyzing the risk management data; overseeing the patient safety programs in order to maintain an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health errors.
- Directing quality management activities which will include performance improvement, quality review, Joint Commission readiness, and core measures management.
- Participating in hospital and medical staff committees as required.
- Establishing policies and procedures as needed.
- Have the responsibility for the review of all usage patterns for medical necessity and appropriation of care against screening criteria.
CRITERIA
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Healthcare Risk Management Certification preferred ; Basic Life Support (BLS) required
