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University of California - Irvine Health

Risk Management Professional - Risk Management - F/T Days

University of California - Irvine Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613


Who We Are

UCI Health

is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:The incumbent plays an integral role in the implementation of Medical Center wide risk management and loss-prevention programs that identify, promote and sustain patient safety from a risk perspective. Conducts thorough investigations of adverse patient events/outcomes, makes recommendations for programmatic changes, and implements such changes throughout the Medical Center. Develops educational plans and/or delivers training designed to enhance patient safety and risk reduction. Provides consultation in the areas of patient safety and risk mitigation.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:Strong data analysis experienceMust possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExcellent organizational and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve and provide leadership through a consultative role.Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, Business or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadAbility to interact with faculty and staff of all disciplines across the organizationAbility to coordinate multiple assignments and projectsAbility to consult on complex risk and legal issues

Preferred Qualifications:Minimum three years of experience in an acute care hospitalMinimum five years of experience in the field of health care risk managementLegal or paralegal training (CPHRM)Current California RN licenseCertified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)Conditions of Employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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