Risk Manager - Villa Maria Nursing Center in North Miami, Florida at Catholic Health Services

The Risk Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing and implementing the risk management programs at an assigned Catholic Health Services (CHS) facility.

• Coordinates and implements the risk management programs in the assigned facility in conjunction with facility leadership.
• Coordinates programs for risk identification, risk analysis and risk control and/or risk reduction, including, but not limited to the following:
  1. Daily audit functions as assigned by CHS
  2. Investigation, analysis, documentation and timely reporting to the appropriate regulatory entities of potential and/or adverse incidents
  3. Assists leadership in the development of measures to minimize risks of adverse events to residents/patients
  4. Coordinates risk reduction activities
  5. Assists legal counsel in responding to requests for production and interrogatories.
  6. Assures facility compliance with policies and procedures.
• Participates as a member of applicable entity committees and is designated resident/patient safety officer.
• Provides risk management training at orientation and annually; assists in the identification, planning, conduction, and scheduling of continuing entity risk management education programs.
• Maintains the standards of confidentiality at all times.

• Works collaboratively with other facility leadership and staff members.
• Provides orientation for new employees as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Clear and Active Registered Nurse to practice in the state of Florida (LPN accepted)
• 2+ years of Risk Management experience
• Certification in Risk Management required
• Ability to collect, collate, analyze and trend data. Knowledge of risk exposures.
• Strong communication skills in one-on-one situations and ability to deliver verbal presentations to small groups.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Knowledge of applicable OBRA, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities, OSHA, State and Federal regulations.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language