Manager Program Risk Mgmt

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for managing the risk management function for the Northwest Region to strengthen risk profiles by proactively working to prevent situations that can result in losses or liability and to improve safety, utilization of resources and achievement of desired outcomes. Work also involves collaborating with clinical service lines in carrying out performance improvement projects / initiatives relating specifically to risk management. An incumbent oversees various management-level work teams, providing support, expertise and guidance in : 1) the application of accepted clinical quality improvement methodologies / tools; 2) data collection and statistical / operational analysis; 3) risk assessment and outcomes measurement; 4) best practices research; 5) documenting and implementing process improvements; and 6) evaluating desired vs. actual clinical effectiveness of performance improvement efforts. An incumbent also provides litigation support for the the Northwest Region Legal Counsel, including chart review and discovery.

Work requires strong clinical nursing expertise as demonstrated by possession of RN licensure and an understanding of patient care standards / practices and applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to review nursing / provider documentation to analyze whether the Standard of Care was met, facilitate risk control, loss mitigation and claims management. Considerable knowledge of risk / quality improvement concepts, methodologies and tools, and of the importance of data to performance improvement processes (e.g. establishing baseline, providing objective measurement, determining the degree of the problem, showing variation / causes of variation, identifying root causes, developing appropriate solutions, etc) is also required. Duties performed involve weighing and evaluating many factors requiring judgment, analytical ability and problem-solving in dealing with complex data and situations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health administration, nursing, business administration or related field and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible related work experience (hospital / healthcare risk management) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge / abilities.
• Three years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• An equivalent combination of additional qualifying work experience and education that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge / abilities may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Active Washington State Registered Nurse License required.

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