• Job Description

  Req#: 496136

  	Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
  Bargaining Unit:	MC
  Job Summary:	The Department of Risk Management at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Director of Risk Management/TH Associate Administrator. The Director of Risk Management reports to the Chief Quality Officer and has responsibility for the hospital’s clinical risk management program, including oversight of medical malpractice cases against the hospital and New York State employees, identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them. The Director must have deep clinical experience that will facilitate their insightful case reviews, that will help identify issues that may affect legal defensibility and those that indicate an opportunity for improvement of care. The position also provides an immediate, first-line consultation to clinical staff on subjects ranging from informed consent and surrogate decision-making to the management of adverse events and patient complaints. Additionally, the successful candidate will: Identify and assess potential risks associated with patient care, clinical operations, and hospital policies Oversee the reporting and investigation of adverse events, incidents, and near misses Serve as the coordinator for New York Patient Occurrence Reporting Tracking System (NYPORTS) and ensure timely submission of reportable incidents and conductions RCAs for those reportable cases as applicable Collaborate with patient relations and quality departments to investigate and respond to complaints and grievances Investigate incidents that could have adverse consequences for the hospital, including reading and digesting an electronic medical record, interviewing clinical and other staff, and writing literate and complete case reviews and reports, and ensure follow up actions to prevent recurrences Conduct root cause analysis for high risk cases and follow up corrective actions to prevent recurrence Work with the Legal Counsel Office to provide advice and assistance to health care professionals on subjects ranging from end-of-life decision-making to safe discharge, to adverse events Work with the Legal Counsel Office to manage hospital’s insurance policies, including malpractice and general liabilities Work with the Legal Counsel Office to handle claims Coordinate responses to the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) Collaborate with the AVP of Regulatory and the Legal Counsel Office to ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to risk management and accreditation standards Provide training and education to staff regarding risk management principles and practices Conduct workshops, seminars, and orientation programs about risk management for new employees Provide direct supervision of administrative and professional staff in the department of Risk Management Participate in and reporting to hospital-wide committees involving performance improvement, Peer Review, patient safety and risk management and other committees as needed and instructed by the CQO Track and trend data from incident reporting system and RCAs to identify areas for risk such as medical errors, patient complaints and legal issues Maintain comprehensive records and databases of risk management activities, incidents, RCAs and outcomes Promote culture od safety and continuous improvement to prevent patient harm Collaborate with quality and patient safety departments and other healthcare teams to implement patient safety protocols and initiatives Be an active member in the hospital High Reliability Organization Journey Other duties as needed and instructed by the CQO and other Senior Leadership team
  Required Qualifications:	Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a related field 5+ years of experience in healthcare risk management, preferably in a hospital setting or a combination of quality and risk Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and patient safety principles Excellent communication, writing, leadership, and organizational skills
  Preferred Qualifications:	Masters of Science Degree in Nursing or a health-related discipline New York State Registered Nurse Licensure 5+ years of related leadership experience within a hospital setting Certification in risk management (e.g., CPHRM, CPPS, CPHQ)
  Work Schedule:	Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm
  Salary Grade/Rank:	MP3
  S alary Range:	Commensurate with experience and qualifications
  E xecutive Order:	Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:	SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu

• About the company

  SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a public medical school and hospital in New York City.

Notice