Manager Risk and Patient Safety
Tower Health

Job Info

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Job Summary

The Manager of Risk and Patient Safety is responsible for effectively directing the Risk Management and Patient Safety programs for the hospital and its associated entities. As the leader of the Risk Management program, the Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for loss prevention; risk identification, analysis and follow up; and management of general and health care professional liability claims. As the leader of the Patient Safety program, the Manager promotes a culture of safety and high reliability by leading patient safety improvement initiatives. In this role, the Manager oversees all safety event reports and associated investigations, analyses, action plans, and follow-up in accordance with regulatory requirements and patient safety principles. The Manager works collaboratively with the Director of Quality and Safety, administrators, directors, managers, providers, and staff members to develop effective strategies that improve patient safety and mitigate risk.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree required (BSN)

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years' experience in Risk Management preferred, 3 - 5 years acute care clinical nursing experience

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Active PA Registered Nurse License

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical Skills
• Change Management
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare and Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

About the Organization

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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