University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Department: CTR-QUAL/PT SFTY/PERF IMPROV - 8760. As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.. Valid License by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to Practice as a Registered Nurse, and; Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required within one (1) year of hire.. I understand this is an AT-WILL position and I am not subject to UMC Human Resources Policies and Procedures and if hired, agree to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer.. Are you a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)?

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Salary: $43.32 - $69.31 Hourly Location : Las Vegas, NV Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 23-78804 Department: CTR-QUAL/PT SFTY/PERF IMPROV - 8760 Opening Date: 11/09/2023 Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED AT-WILL AND WILL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CEO. Position Summary: Develops and manages the risk management activities for the hospital by integrating information obtained from the reporting of adverse events, near misses, root cause analysis, complaints, and grievances. Reviews findings and collaborates with Center for Quality and Patient Safety staff, managers and directors to develop responsive programs that enhances the hospital's culture to support patient safety, mitigate risk, and reduce exposure. Job Requirement Education/Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in a Health Care/Hospital Administration or related field and three (3) years of experience in Healthcare Risk Management. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid License by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to Practice as a Registered Nurse, and; Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) required within one (1) year of hire. Additional and/or Preferred Position Requirements Recent Documented Preference:<ul><li>Master's Degree<li>Three (3) years documented Healthcare Risk Management experience. </li></li></ul> Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Principles and practices related to risk management and patient safety in a clinical environment; data sampling and statistical analysis techniques; project management and research methods and practices; problem identification and solving techniques; healthcare risk and safety management practices and procedures; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in: Assisting with the development and implementation of programs related to risk mitigation and improving patient safety; assessing risks and hazards making effective recommendations for action and correction; interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards; preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, educational/informational and other written materials; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; carrying assigned projects through completion including data gathering and reporting to stakeholders; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio- economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package: <ul> <li>Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front <ul> <li>Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment! </li></ul> <li>Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage <li>Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (eleven scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc. <li>Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank) <li>457 Deferred Compensation Plan <li>Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan <li>Nevada has no State Income Tax <li>No Social Security (FICA) Deduction</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 01 I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Do you have the equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in a Health Care/Hospital Administration or related field and three (3) years of experience in Healthcare Risk Management. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 (Edu) What best describes your level of education? <ul> <li>High School</li> <li>Some College</li> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>Doctorate Degree</li> <li>None of the Above</li> </ul> 04 I understand this is an AT-WILL position and I am not subject to UMC Human Resources Policies and Procedures and if hired, agree to serve at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Officer. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 (RN) Do you have a current Nevada License to practice as a Registered Nurse? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No but in the process of transfer my RN license to the State of Nevada</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 Are you a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No but I have the ability to obtain within one year of hire.</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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