Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for you to join our team.
A Joint Commission accredited hospital Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain in southern Middle Tennessee the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga Nashville and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top-rated schools both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation Winchesters beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing hiking and camping. If golfing is more your style you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear Mr. Jack Nicklaus has been named as one of the Top Ten Places You Can Play by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester youll find Lynchburg TN. Home to another favorite tourist destination the nations oldest registered distillery Jack Daniels.
JOB SUMMARY
The Risk Manager proactively works to prevent patient safety events that may result in patient harm liability or loss to the organization. The position also assists the Director of Quality Management with regulatory and accreditation preparedness.
Minimum EducationBachelors degree in business or other related field required.
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred but not required.
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of meas-ure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Moderate Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail word processing data entry spreadsheets graphics etc. Ability to create maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents spreadsheets databases and presentations to support business objectives.
Complex Communication -- Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present resolve and address delicate situations. Can motive and persuade others.
Varied Business Problems -- Problems are varied and complex requiring analysis or interpreta-tion of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills general precedent and practices.
Department Specific -- Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
Functional Independent Judgement -- Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies practices and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others.
Project Planning/Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delega-tion project oversight and resource allocation.
Required LicensesTennesseeUnited StatesRegistered NurseIf an RN current licensure by the State of Tennessee or a compact agreement state as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum Work ExperiencePrevious risk management experience required.
Risk management experience in healthcare preferred.
Required Skills
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred but not required.
Required Experience:
Manager