Job Summary
- Company
- Roxbury
- Location
- SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- 22659
Risk Manager / Quality Assurance
About the Job
Roxbury Treatment Center is a private 86-bed sub-acute detoxification/rehabilitation and psychiatric center located at the foothills of the scenic Blue Mountains. In our chemical dependency unit, detoxification is conducted under close medical supervision. The team of physicians and our around-the-clock nursing staff provide the needed assessment and care. The Recovery Program offers a professional approach to the treatment of chemical dependencies. Our treatment team includes Certified Addictions Counselors, Masters and Bachelors level clinicians, and nurses. The Dual-Diagnosis Program developed by our Treatment Team is a dynamic and multifaceted approach for this specialized treatment program, including psychiatric evaluations and follow-up consults, medication management, dual treatment groups, and detailed continuing care planning.
Roxbury also has a 26-bed acute psychiatric unit treating individuals with mental illnesses who need short-term hospitalization. This program specializes in treating adult patients who are suffering from co-occurring disorders; mental illness and substance use/abuse issues. We are currently in the process of building an additional 26-bed psychiatric unit slated to open in early 2010.
The position for which we are recruiting is Risk Manager/ Quality Assurance
The Risk Manager/Quality Assurance directs and implements all aspects of Roxbury’s Risk Management program in accordance with the UHS T.E.R.M. program; with the identification and evaluation of Roxbury Center risks and/or exposures through ongoing inspection of the internal organizational and accountability structures. The Risk Manager/Quality Assurance oversees all aspects of Roxbury's cmpliance with state and federal regulatory standards (DOH, JC, DPW, etc.) through ongoing facility-wide audits. This position chairs/serves on all Roxbury committees.
The Risk Manager has a direct line of communication with UHs Corporate Risk Management and is responsible for monthly and quarterly reports.
Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Identify, analyze, and manage all areas of potential loss hospital-wide; Respond to all serious incidents in cases of real or potential claims; Investigate all such incidents; Implement hospital-wide Risk Management plan.
Job Requirements:
Education And Experience:
Successful candidates must have a current Pennsylvania licensure as a nurse from an accredited school of nursing, or
A degree in behavioral healthcare related field or law from accredited university and
At least one year experience in behavioral healthcare setting.
Knowledge: &nb sp;
Must possess knowledge of age-specific dual diagnosis/chemical dependency treatment approaches, Competencies in administrative functioning and management of critical/high-risk issues. Ability to apply statistical analysis to occurrence reports, etc. Knowledge of State and Federal laws that govern health care facilities. Understanding of Regulatory agency standards (Department of Health, JCAHO, DPW, Corporate, etc.). Computer literate.
The Risk Manager/Quality Assurance position reports directly to the CEO, is a member of the Roxbury management team and works various hours as needed. Weekend and overnight on-call on a rotational basis is also required.
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