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Form of workDo you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services. HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues.
We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Patient SafetyManager to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!
At HCA, you have options. You can choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan. You have the ability to enroll in several medical coverage plans including vision and dental.
You can even select additional al la carte benefits to meet all your needs. Enroll in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), 401k, flex spending accounts for medial and childcare needs, and participate in our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs. HCA Houston Healthcare Northwestis a 423-bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston community for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology.
To learn more about the programs and upcoming events at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, visitwww.HCAhoustonhealthcare.com.HCA Houston Healthcare Northwestis affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas. Facilities include: 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center.
For more information, visitwww.HCAGulfCoast.com. Our Managers have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including: A comprehensive orientation process Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators Leadership development programs State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient careHCA Houston Healthcare Northwest - Houston, Texas Manager - Patient SafetyWhat you will do in this role: The Patient Safety Manager will participate in the management and support of the risk management program at the direction and under the guidance of the Patient Safety Mananger . The Patient Safety Manager will be responsible for coordinating those systems necessary for identification, evaluation, monitoring, reduction and/or elimination of professional and general liability risk exposures including the functions of, claims management, program administration, Patient Safety education and patient advocacy for Kingwood Medical Center.
Reporting to the Director of Patient Safety , the Patient Safety Manager will be responsible, either personally or through delegation, for coordinating those systems necessary for identification, evaluation, monitoring, reduction and/or elimination of professional and general liability risk exposures. The Patient Safety Manager will provide guidance and education to facility leadership, clinical personnel, Board of Trustees and Medical Staff members related to risk exposures, including risk prevention and reduction and improving Patient Safety. * The Patient Safety Manager will participate in the management and support of professional liability litigation at the direction and under the guidance of the HCI Department of Claims.
Qualifications What you will need: Baccalaureate degree Minimum of 2 years clinical health care experience in an acute care facility Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical risk management preferred Supervisory and/or management experience preferred Comfortable and skilled at working with physicians, healthcare providers and other stakeholders in the organization. Capable of gaining immediate credibility with individuals through experience, presentation, communication skills, empathy, and compassion. * Analytical skills including working knowledge of basic statistics and statistical analysis methodologies.
Knowledge of PC based computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, Access and/or similar systems preferred) Ability to work independently and interdependently. Knowledge of healthcare-related regulatory and accreditation requirements. Risk Management Certification (CPHRM) preferredHealthcare Corporation of America (HCA) is a community of 94,000 Registered Nurses and 38,000 active physician partners.
We have over 1,900 facilities ranging from hospitals, freestanding ER's, ambulatory surgery centers, and urgent care clinics. Our facility based staff continues to raise the bar in patient care. Ten of our HCA Healthcare facilities have been named in IBM Watson Health's top 100 best-performing hospitals based on patient satisfaction and operational data.
Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for interviews.
Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status Job: **Directors & Managers* Title:Manager Patient SafetyLocation:Texas-Houston-HCA Houston NorthwestRequisition ID:26920-122145
