Risk Manager / Risk Management / Full Time / Day

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Risk Manager

Position Summary: 

The Risk Manager is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of Risk Management
activities in the acute care facility, behavioral health unit and off-site clinics. Such responsibilities include incorporation
of the Corporate Risk Management TERM program into the overall functioning of Acute Care, BH and Clinics. The Risk
Manager supports an organizational culture of Safety and Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence
standards to all customer groups. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates leadership and participation in the provision of departmental reports and patient safety
initiatives. This includes reporting to various risk reduction teams, Medical Staff Office, and Corporate
Risk. Responds to department needs with the ability to prioritize and direct departmental processes and
activities. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills in preparing claim files on potential and
actual claims. Demonstrates appropriate leadership skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating risk
activities in relation to the UHS and NWTHS mission, vision, strategic goals, and values, and in
accordance with The Joint Commission leadership standards.

1.  Reports to Risk Director any potential risk or safety concerns
2.  Assists with preparation of reports and data for Patient Safety Council
3.  Manages patient safety and risk matters Tracks variance/event reports for trends and responds to them with appropriate action plans to
    mitigate risk
4.  Provides education to all departments as it relates to patient safety strategies and risk reduction
5.  Audits areas for compliance in risk reduction processes and strategies (e.g. OR audits)
6.  Identifies potential for risk avoidance through communication and interaction with clinical educators,
    nurses, physicians and ancillary providers
7.  Assists staff nursing focus groups to identify opportunities to improve patient safety
8.  Assumes responsibility to provide consultation, investigation and face to face contact with patients
    and/or visitors when needed.
9.  Coordinates and documents root cause analysis for adverse events as a proactive tool for high risk
    processes. Manages implementation of action plan.
10.  Provides discovery and interrogatory documents for local counsel as needed for claims
11.  Assists local attorneys with preparation of employees, physicians and contract staff for depositions,
     mediation, and court proceedings
12.  Assists legal counsel during depositions and trials serving as the nurse expert for any questions
     related to a claim
13.  Enters event data, claims data into Midas and STARS Enterprise.
14.  Communicates and updates Corporate Legal as it relates to open and potential claims
     Provides legal guidance to all units
15.  Attends and contributes to required meetings such as PSC, EOC, IP, Med Safety, Falls Committee
     and Psychiatric Committee as appropriate
16.  Maintains professional licensure

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan forgiveness Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or other Healthcare related field. Minimum of 2 years of college required. Relevant
work experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
2. Minimum 5 years clinical experience.
3. Experience in Healthcare Risk Management or Quality preferred
4. Interview skills and experience in incident investigation.
5. Demonstrates high level of organizational skills.
6. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
7. Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.
8. Ability to perform statistical analysis on data collected via risk management reporting.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read, write and converse in English
2. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
3. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
4. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors,
attorneys
5. Ability to remain calm under stress
6. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull 25 pounds
7. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
8. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
9. Ability to adapt to any working environment

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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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