Florida Medical Center
Risk Manager/Patient Safety Officer-Full Time
Florida Medical Center - Fort Lauderdale
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WE ARE FLORIDA MEDICAL!
Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:
WHAT WE OFFER
Plans, implements and evaluates all activities of the hospital wide Risk Management/Patient Safety program including identifying and assessing potential risk, planning and implementing loss control activities, structuring and presenting risk educational programs, insuring adequate risk financing, managing internal claims control activities and maintaining appropriate Risk Management records. Provide a summary report to the governing body. Investigates, reports, tracks and trends potential risk for professional and general liability as well as for reporting to hospital committees and Chair/co-lead hospital Patient Safety Committee. Responsible to code and review all incident reports, patient's grievances related to quality of care and initiate follow-up investigations when deemed necessary. Shall have healthcare knowledge, compliance with prompt reporting of adverse incidents, as well as knowledge of the standard Risk Management practices as they relate to ACHA, HRS, DPR, Joint Commission, the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, investigate allegations of sexual misconducts and policies and procedures which govern the function of a hospital. Possess excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, ability to work with various personnel, making recommendations for corrective actions and the capability of motivating others. Is the designated Patient Safety Officer.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your role is to be an effective leader by coaching and developing your staff, collaborating, building teams, solving problems, taking initiative, analyzing, planning, managing change, accepting responsibility, setting and reviewing objectives, exercising control, making decisions, motivating others, supporting employee initiative, and building trust and commitment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):
Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:
- We are home to the Heart Institute of Florida, where our doctors have worked on the leading edge of cardiac care for more than 40 years.
- We are part of the Advanced Neuroscience Network, leading the way in brain and spinal care in Florida.
- We have a comprehensive stroke center that offers fast, effective stroke care for a strong recovery.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
- Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full and Part Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Plans, implements and evaluates all activities of the hospital wide Risk Management/Patient Safety program including identifying and assessing potential risk, planning and implementing loss control activities, structuring and presenting risk educational programs, insuring adequate risk financing, managing internal claims control activities and maintaining appropriate Risk Management records. Provide a summary report to the governing body. Investigates, reports, tracks and trends potential risk for professional and general liability as well as for reporting to hospital committees and Chair/co-lead hospital Patient Safety Committee. Responsible to code and review all incident reports, patient's grievances related to quality of care and initiate follow-up investigations when deemed necessary. Shall have healthcare knowledge, compliance with prompt reporting of adverse incidents, as well as knowledge of the standard Risk Management practices as they relate to ACHA, HRS, DPR, Joint Commission, the Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, investigate allegations of sexual misconducts and policies and procedures which govern the function of a hospital. Possess excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, ability to work with various personnel, making recommendations for corrective actions and the capability of motivating others. Is the designated Patient Safety Officer.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your role is to be an effective leader by coaching and developing your staff, collaborating, building teams, solving problems, taking initiative, analyzing, planning, managing change, accepting responsibility, setting and reviewing objectives, exercising control, making decisions, motivating others, supporting employee initiative, and building trust and commitment.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):
- Three-five years' experience in the Risk Management/Patient Safety
- Current Florida Licensure as a Healthcare Risk Manager, preferred.
- RN, Florida license, preferred.
- Able to prioritize and handle crisis situations effectively and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Able to organize information, people and resources
- Demonstrates ability to function in various roles: leader, consultant, facilitator, team planer, behind the scenes coordinator
- Strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
- Computer literacy - expert in MS Office (excel, powerpoint, word, etc.)