What are the responsibilities and job description for the MGR - RISK MGMT position at UHS?
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate health-care for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes,Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.
Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.
"We are thrilled that GW Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer/Group Vice President -DC region. "As an academic medical center, we continually strive to advance patient care and achieve the best outcomes possible. These rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire team to elevate healthcare in the nation’s capital. This award underscores our staff’s dedication, specialized skills and clinical excellence.
To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or health-care system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.
Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Position Summary
The Risk Manager has broad responsibility to protect the hospital’s assets from loss. The Risk Manager is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed so as to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M. Program.
Qualifications
Education/Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree required, BSN preferred
- MS in nursing or Masters degree in related field preferred
- 5 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background
Skills
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
- Possesses critical thinking skills
- Possesses ability to identify and analyze problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Possess knowledge of risk identification and prevention techniques.
- Effective administrative and management skills.
- Proficient with Root Cause Analysis methodology
- Knowledge of health-care facility operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
- Knowledge of medical/professional staff by-laws and governing board issues.
- Knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice in a health-care environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures for the investigation and processing of professional liability/ medical malpractice claims
