DIRECTOR - RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE (DC MARKET)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) in downtown Washington, DC, is seeking a Risk Management leader to oversee daily operations and coordinate with Corporate Risk Management. The role focuses on integrating TERM program activities and ensuring ongoing risk mitigation across the DC market.

The ideal candidate has extensive risk management experience, a strong regulatory background, and proven leadership in hospital settings. Travel within the DC Market is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in risk management leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS Regulations.
• Ability to apply RCA, FMEA and other quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing daily risk management operations in the DC market.
• Supervise Risk Management department staff.
• Ensure regular reporting to Administration and Corporate Risk Management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Quality tools RCA/FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com

GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

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

Position Summary

Responsible for the ongoing, effective daily operation of Risk Management activities within the DC market. Such responsibilities include incorporation of the Corporate TERM Program into the overall functions of GW Health. Supervises all Risk Management department staff members. Ensures continuous reporting to Administration and Corporate Risk Management.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Five to eight years of experience in risk management. Acute care experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in related field preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS Regulations. Understanding of statistical analysis. Six Sigma ("Lean") knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public.
• Must have knowledge of PC and applications.
• Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function thorough knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Application of techniques such as RCA, FMEA and other quality tools.
• Must possess a detailed, in-depth knowledge of the principles of regulations, and standards to meet hospital, licensing, and accreditation.

Certification:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within DC Market.

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.