Patient Safety Risk Manager - Patient Safety Program (7:30AM-4:00PM M-F)
Full Time
Kansas City, MO
Posted
Job description
If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.
Patient Safety Risk Manager - Patient Safety Program (7:30AM-4:00PM M-F) TMC Truman Medical Centers
Job Location
TMC - Hospital Hill
Kansas City, Missouri
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If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building, located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
Works under the direction of the Corporate Director to mitigate potential risk to patients or to Truman Medical Centers. Maintains an understanding of patient safety practices and serves as an internal consultant in mitigating accreditation/certification risks, Responsible for the Patient Safety Program and supports the Risk Management Plan. Identifies improvement opportunities and participates in Patient Safety performance improvement initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, or equivalent licensure or above and in an approved allied healthcare field
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Three to five years health care experience
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Risk Management Certification/Patient Safety Certification or obtain within 30 months of hire
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Working knowledge of principles and theories of health care delivery
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Critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to problem solve and lead by influence
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Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate effective working relationships with patients, patient’s families, medical staff, supervisors, other hospital employees and the general public
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Ability to analyze information and formulate effective plans for using information
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Computer literate
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Intermediate user of Word and keyboard
Preferred Qualifications
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Masters Prepared
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Current risk management and/or patient safety experience
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Knowledge of accrediting (TJC), regulatory and licensing agency standards and processes
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Experience in data-driven decision support, and improvement process
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Registered Nurse or other clinical license
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Management or supervisory experience
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Proficient in the use of Excel and Power Point
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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