South Central Texas

Texas Hill Country

Company Description:

• 120+ bed Short Term Acute Care Hospital

• State of the Art Hospital

• Large multi-facility hospital system

• Faith based and mission driven

• Most preferred health care provider in South Texas

• Commitment to Excellence

* Reviews and analyzes facility occurrence reports to identify clinical risk issues. Facilitates the investigation and follow-up on events with the appropriate Directors/VP’s. 

* Analyzes occurrence data for frequency and severity of events. Identifies trends necessitating intervention and works with Directors/VP’s in planning and implementing actions to address identified issues. Tracks and reports to the FDA, and other entities, any medical device related events according to the requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act. 

* Initiates Probable Claims Report (PCR) as appropriate. Investigates, utilizing record review, interviews and other methods in order to provide adequate information for the report. 

* Facilitates the investigation and resolution of patient complaints and grievances. Initiates and/or reviews correspondence to patient/family following established timelines. 

* Facilitates the implementation and completion of the elements of the annual HCA Risk Reduction Program. Communicates the results of the quarterly Risk Metrics results to managers/VP’s and Senior Leaders. Facilitates development and communication of appropriate action plans for identified outliers. 

* Serves as a consultant and resource regarding medical/legal issues. Provides department-specific and facility-wide education based upon identified needs. 

Education: 

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. 

Experience: 5 years experience in health care management, preferred. 

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service 

line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). 

Preferred: 

3 years quality/risk management experience 

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: 

Required: 

License to practice professional Registered Nursing in the state of Texas 

Preferred: ASHRM certification 

Compensation:

• Market aggressive salary

• Full benefits 

• Relocation assistance

Great Work Culture

We look forward to receiving your application!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.