Risk Manager/Patient Safety & Accreditation (Full-Time; Days) Hybrid Remote

Company: Cottage Health
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Cottage Health has been a leader in Santa Barbara County for many years, and is consistently recognized in the top 10 best places to work in healthcare by Fortune. As a non-profit healthcare system we are dedicated to the well-being of our community and beyond. We're currently in need of an experienced healthcare Risk Manager to work in collaboration with the Director of Patient Safety and Accreditation to oversee the Clinical Risk Management and Patient Safety Program. Will be proactive in identifying potential clinical risk or safety issues which could affect patients, caregivers, stakeholders, or medical staff. Will also analyze clinical risk management data for performance improvement initiatives, patient safety initiatives, development of educational programs, supports the organization's compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements, all with the objective to promote patient safety and protect organizational assets. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree; 2 years of risk management experience, and intermediate MS Excel skills. Preferred: Registered Nurse with Risk management certification or Certification in Patient Safety. Cottage Health offers outstanding benefits, including premium medical plans, dental, life insurance, wellness reimbursement, relocation assistance and rental assistance. This position allows working hybrid remote. Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.

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