MGR - RISK MGMT

Responsibilities:

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News \& World Report has just released the 2023\-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.

In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cancer Surgery and Stroke.

Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News \& World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023\. \*GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.

"We are thrilled that GW Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care to our patients has again been recognized by U.S. News \& World Report," says Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer/Group Vice President \-DC region. "As an academic medical center, we continually strive to advance patient care and achieve the best outcomes possible. These rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire team to elevate healthcare in the nation’s capital. This award underscores our staff’s dedication, specialized skills and clinical excellence.

To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or health\-care system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News \& World Report evaluates, including risk\-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings assist patients and their doctors in making informed healthcare decisions.

Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News \& World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News \& World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high\-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Risk Management – ManagerThe Risk Manager has broad responsibility to protect the hospital’s assets from loss. The Risk Manager is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M. Program.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

UHS

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue of nearly $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked \#276 on the Fortune 500 and listed \#275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.*

Qualifications:

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree required, BSN preferred
• MS in nursing or master’s degree in related field preferred
• 5 years of professional experience that demonstrates a progressive leadership background

Skills

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
• Possesses critical thinking skills
• Possesses ability to identify and analyze problems collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Possess knowledge of risk identification and prevention techniques.
• Effective administrative and management skills.
• Proficient with Root Cause Analysis methodology
• Knowledge of health\-care facility operations, functions, and staffing requirements.
• Knowledge of medical/professional staff by\-laws and governing board issues.
• Knowledge of insurance and loss control theory and practice in a health\-care environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures for the investigation and processing of professional liability/ medical malpractice claims

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job\-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1\-800\-852\-3449\.