OverviewFounded as a faith-based hospital in 1931 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including the Inland Empire Heart and Vascular Institute an award-winning orthopedics program surgical weight loss and is an official Neurovascular Stroke Center as designated by ICEMA. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/stbernardinemedical for more information.Responsibilities
Directors programs involving risk mitigation/management and initiatives related to providing safer care to patients. This position is responsible for providing information to various key stakeholders on the progress and status of described programs/initiatives.
Oversees the implementation of compliance policies and procedures to ensure that they meet organization's compliance requirements. Has management responsibility and accountability for the hospitals' overall compliance with regulations from The Joint Commission Department of Health Services CMS and other regulatory agencies.
Oversees the events reporting process root cause analysis and event investigation/review. Participates in system office initiatives and programs to mitigate risks identified at other hospitals resulting in reduced costs and adverse patient outcomes.
Receives and oversees responses to patient complaints and investigates to solve issues promptly. Acts as an intermediary between patients staff and family to provide clear communication between all parties regarding any outstanding issues
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five (5) years of risk management patient safety quality compliance and/or other related professional experience and a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing/supervising employees and/or vendors.
Licensure:
None specified.
Pay Range$49.20 - $71.34 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.