Director of Risk Mgmt/Compliance Officer
UHS
Summary
The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of various patient safety and risk management activities. This role 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 Director of Risk Management acts as the hospital's Compliance Officer and coordinates with the Director of Quality & Performance Improvement on hospital-wide action plans and corrective actions. The structure and functions of the position are designed to comply with guidelines and standards of the Joint Commission, CDPHE, BHA, and other regulatory agencies.
Job description
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Risk identification and evaluation: Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of occurrences by maintaining a Healthcare Peer Review Reporting system (Occurrence notification system); enters incidents into the MIDAS Database; Identifies actual and potential risk situations and facilitates the determination of causative factors; Receives and investigates reports of product problem to determine appropriate response and establish record keeping responsibilities.
- In the event of patient injury, establishes direction from Corporate Risk Management in the appropriate action for defense strategy.
- Risk reduction: Networks with department directors to implement system changes aimed at optimally reducing or eliminating causative factors.
- Claims management: Assists Executive Director in facilitating the processing of summons and complaints served on the hospital and its employees; Coordinates investigation of claims within the facility.
- Committee participation: Patient Safety Committee and Environment of Care/Safety.
- Reporting, report preparation and submission: Provides aggregate analysis of risk management data and trend analysis of incidents.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field
- RN or Master's degree in healthcare-related field preferred
- Five (5) years' experience in risk management in a hospital setting
- Three (3) years' management experience
- Must include knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
- A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, TDSHS, CMS standards, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities
Benefits
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
- Pet insurance discounts
- Automotive insurance discounts
- Homeowners insurance discounts
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.