Job Description:



Must be willing to relocate to Grand Junction

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and implements a system-wide program for both loss prevention and loss control, and a comprehensive orientation program directed to all current and future employees, board members, physicians and advise them of their responsibilities, obligations, and part in CWHS s risk management and safety program.

Collects and analyzes data for risk indicators. Plans, oversees special focused data collection and analysis to support quality clinical and management outcome decisions and program development. Maintains risk management statistics and files.

Conducts risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by Medicare Conditions of Participation, the Joint Commission and other agencies with the objective of promoting patient safety, enhancing quality care, and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the CWHS.

Participates in evaluation of claims for settlement. Negotiates settlement of small claims with administrative authority; advises collection department of appropriate action for unpaid accounts involved in litigation.

Receives and investigates reports of product problems and reports as required by the Safe Medical Devices Act. Coordinates notifications of product recalls and manages same. Reports medical device-related incidents to the proper authorities in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Is available to resolve treatment issues, including patient refusal of treatment, consent issues, AMA s, etc. Initiates court orders as appropriate. Acts as a consultant to Physicians, Leaders, and Staff for risk management issues.

Participates in disaster planning and is a core member of the command and control team during a declared emergency.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor s Degree in Nursing or other clinical area with at least three (3) years of experience as a health care risk manager or management consultant

OR

equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Current and unrestricted clinical license in the State of Colorado

Current BLS, ARM, CPCU, FASHRM, DFASHRM, CPHRM and/or CHC designation (must be obtained within first year after hire)

This position's hiring pay range is: to 70.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increases, market adjustments, recognition bonuses and other forms of discretionary compensation may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more. Eligibility is based on employment status. Details regarding specific benefit you may be eligible for will be discussed during the hiring process.



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Position Urgency:

Normal



Shifts:

M-F 8AM - 5PM



State License Details:

Must Be Currently Active



Minimum Years of Experience:

3



Specialty Type:

Management



Sub Specialty:

All Management



General Certifications:

BLS/BCLS



Bilingual:

No



Vacation Coverage Required:

No