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Job Title:  

Risk Manager - East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004661

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

MAXIMUM STARTING SALARY $66,351.55

Job Description:

Job Title: Risk Manager - East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta 

Workplace: Augusta, Ga.

This position is fully in person.

Travel: Less than 10% traveling to other hospital locations.

  

Job Summary:

Under supervision of Quality, Risk, and Incidents Director, manages Hospital Safety and Security Risks
• Oversees Incident Management Process at DBHDD Hospital
• Promotes and maintains a safe working environment for individuals and staff
• Supervises Incident Manager and Incident Management Business Analyst
• Under Supervision, manages incident related Corrective Action Plans
• Establishes appropriate structures and processes in relation to risk reporting & mitigation, incident management and Health & Safety within the hospital
• Proactively assesses for hospital risk related issues and reports findings to hospital leadership
• Conducts proactive risk assessments, for example FMEAs.
• In collaboration with the Quality Improvement Manager and hospital leaders, develops performance improvement initiatives to improve patient and staff safety and quality of care
• Position requires up to 10% travel within state hospital system
• Actively Participate in assigned Hospital System Meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in healthcare management or related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint

• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting, ICF, SNF and Community Integration Homes
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities
• Experience in analysis of clinical data
• Knowledge of TJC (HAP, NCC, BHC) and CMS regulations related to individual and staff risk and safety
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in business or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Busi Support Analyst 2 (GSP131).--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.