Nurse ( HealthCare Risk Coordinator) Job in Phoenix, AZ

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Native Americans

  Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Duties

Healthcare Risk Management Program Coordination

• Coordinates service unit programs designed to reduce risk at all levels within the health care delivery system to mitigate harm to patients, liability exposure to healthcare providers, and financial loss to the agency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current concepts and principles of performance improvement, the medical center's improvement methodology and framework, and external review standards.
• Works within general programmatic authority delegated by Department Leadership, Executive Leadership, and Governing Board.
• Receives and reviews all investigations of incidents/accidents/events that could lead to financial loss, including professional and general liability, and determines appropriate response.
• Reviews policies and methods by which a patient may be dismissed from care or refused care and reviews cases of patients being dismissed from care or refused care to assess for potentially compensable events.
• Coordinates Administrative Tort Claims, interfacing with legal counsel, medical staff, supervisors, directors, and executive leaders.
• Coordinates inquiries from government agencies, media, and advocacy groups. As necessary, chairs the Patient Safety and Risk Management Committee meetings and reports to Quality Council and Governing Board.

• Monitors program compliance with IHS policy, accreditation bodies and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Analyzes risk assessment data utilizing electronic health records to review patient medical treatment and plan of care.
• Reviews clinically based patient complaints and grievances for potential sources of legal action.
• Discusses and offers solutions when possible to resolve with patient and/or families any grievances perceived as having potential for Administrative Tort Claims.
• Coordinates identification and addressing of potential Administrative Tort Claims, including the sequestering of medical records, and the investigation of medical accidents and near miss events.
• Maintains Risk Management statistics and case files in a locked area ensuring maximum confidentiality and protection from discoverability.

• Responds to risk events according to documented organizational policy and procedures.
• Participates in root cause analyses and proactive risk assessments, and facilitates Risk Management educational programs.
• Utilizes current trends and relevant theory to identify, analyze, and resolve problem areas in Risk Management.
• Assesses compliance to ongoing competency of staff.
• Assesses compliance with applicable government regulations, healthcare accreditation standards, and all contractual agreements.
• Informs Department and Executive Leadership and regarding healthcare occurrence issues and risk management suggestions.
• Provides feedback to managers at all levels to eliminate risks and assists the Clinical Directors and Department Managers in designing risk management programs within their departments. Initiates interdisciplinary projects to improve
  organizational performance.
• Performs other duties as appropriate to the position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must pass pre-employment examination.
Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

1. Click 'Apply' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly. .
4. Complete the assessment questions.
5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package.

Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

If all required documentation is not submitted with your application you will lose consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

~ ~ ~ Indian Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~ ~