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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

This position has broad responsibilities in coordinating Risk Management activities for GW Hospital. The position serves as a key resource to hospital and medical staff and assists in the assessment and implementation of hospital practices to improve safety and promote high quality care. Performs evaluation of adverse events, works with assigned legal counsel and assists with the production of information for discovery, including polices, copies of medical records, and case-related documents. Assists with educational programs and risk mitigation to prevent financial loss from claims, while functioning in a manner consistent with the hospital mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Qualification

Bachelor's Degree required, BSN preferred

MS in nursing or Masters degree in related field preferred

5 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background

Skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information

Possesses critical thinking skills

Possesses ability to identify and analyze problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Possess knowledge of risk identification and prevention techniques.

Effective administrative and management skills.

Proficient with Root Cause Analysis methodology

Knowledge of healthcare facility operations, functions, and staffing requirements.

Knowledge of medical/professional staff by-laws and governing board issues.

Knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice in a healthcare environment

Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures for the investigation and processing of professional liability/ medical malpractice claims

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

• Competitive Compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

  The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

  GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer. GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety. GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care centers. www.gwhospital.com

  GW Hospital is owned and operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

  Notice: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.