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RN Risk Manager/Quality Program Specialist

This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a twenty-four-month commitment and $1,000/month housing allowance for 12 months for external candidates

*Schedule:*this role will work 5, 8-hour shifts/week Monday-F and from approximately 8 am to 5 pm.

*Your experience matters*

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Risk Manager/Quality Program Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

*How you’ll contribute*

This position reports to the Director of Quality and manages risk activities and resources within the hospital. A Risk Manager/Quality Program Specialist who excels in this role:

* Coordinates, plans, and facilitates activities around monitoring, reporting, and identifying process improvement opportunities for internal and external reporting programs such as Leapfrog, CMS, and TJC.

* Coordinates medical record review and data abstraction for Core Measures, external collaboratives, and other QI programs.

* Collaborates with leaders, process owners, and hospital committees to share and implement best practices and manage continuous education and process improvement within the hospital.

* Designs and coordinates a comprehensive risk management program

* Investigates, analyzes, documents, and recommends courses of action on potentially compensable events, claims, and litigation

* Implements claim handling actions. Works with attorneys and corporate risk management office to minimize facility loss.

* Collaborates with quality department to develop and maintain a system for regularly managing information relevant to the risk management program.

* Oversees the occurrence reporting process and prepares data for quarterly reports. Performs risk assessments annually.

* Supports medical staff performance improvement initiatives.

* Performs chart review studies for peer review processes. Abstracts/analyzes data from medical records for CMS Core measures.

* Reviews inpatient census and proactively inquires about risks and interventions needed to prevent hospital acquired conditions. Rounds on patients.

* Serves as a Patient Advocate and receives, investigates, and responds to complaints and grievances.

*Why join us*

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

* Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

* Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

* Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

* Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

*What we’re looking for*

Applicants should have a current NM or appropriate compact RN license and possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Additional requirements include:

* Two years’ experience in a healthcare setting.

* Data-driven performance improvement experience with an acute care hospital or healthcare system

*More about Los Alamos Medical Center*

Los Alamos Medical Center is a 47-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the communities of northern New Mexico for over 70 years.

We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.

*EEOC Statement*

Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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**Organization:** **Los Alamos Medical Center*

**Title:** *Risk Manager/RN Quality Program Specialist*

**Location:** *New Mexico-Los Alamos*

**Requisition ID:** *7435-2632*