Risk Manager

200 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY, USA | Salary | 70000-85000 per year | Full Time

TERESIAN HOUSE

Teresian House, a 300 bed, mission driven nursing facility, strives to provide the elderly with the highest quality continuum of services to enhance their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. We are seeking a Risk Manager to join our leadership team.

Are you a Registered Nurse with administrative experience looking for a role where you can truly make a difference in long term care? In this important role, you will have opportunity for professional growth working closely with Administration and the Director of Nursing.

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing Corporate Compliance, Quality Assurance, HIPAA, and all other related compliance issues to promote the well-being and high quality care of the residents.

• Assume all responsibility, and accountability for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and directing the quality assurance and assessment program designed to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

• Direct and execute the Risk Management Program, which includes analysis and investigation of incidents and events, Root Cause Analysis, proactive risk assessment, and event prevention.

• Coordinate all the activities of Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, and Quality Assurance with the Head of Departments and Nurse Managers to integrate the functions, procedures, and policies.

• Act as a liaison between various departments in implementing policies, procedures, job descriptions, and new services or programs.

• Review the facility's quality measures and recommends strategies in addressing deficient areas. Facilitates implementation of the Plan of Correction (POC) for the facility. Assist in developing follow-up procedures for monitoring identified problem areas.

• Audits care plans and other auditing responsibilities. Plans and oversees mock surveys.

• Works in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, and reports jointly to the Administrator.

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed NYS Nurse (RN)

• Familiarity with NYS public health laws and federal regulations relating to LTC facilities.

• Must maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of position.

• Must possess the ability to communicate tactfully & effectively.

• Must possess leadership skills and be a team player.

Why work at Teresian House?

• We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help ensure the highest standards of care and safety for our residents.

• Opportunities for advancement and succession planning.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefit package.

• Mission driven culture dedicated to excellence in care and service.

Teresian House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.