RN Job
Manager, Quality and Risk Management
Job Description
The Manager of Quality & Risk Management provides operational oversight for the Quality & Risk Management Functions of Medical Affairs at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and serves as the proxy in the absence of Medical Affairs senior leaders and Patient Safety Officer. This role is responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies & procedures, processes, and standards that support Quality, Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance.
The Manager oversees key functions including the Patient Safety Program, Peer Review, Policies and Procedures, Complaints and Grievances, CS-Safe (Incident Reporting), Performance Improvement initiatives, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program, internal and external data reporting, and enterprise risk management activities.
In partnership with Medical Affairs leadership, the Manager holds administrative authority for the development and implementation of patient safety plans and QAPI processes, and leads efforts to promote education, communication, and a culture of safety throughout the organization. This includes collaboration with Medical Staff Services to facilitate peer review activities and providing expert guidance to executive leadership, medical staff, nursing, and hospital personnel on patient safety and risk reduction strategies.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum of an Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Master’s Degree (MSN, MPH, MHA or MBA) preferred
License/Certifications:
- Valid California Registered Nurse License required
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership experience in Quality and Patient Safety Programs in an Acute Healthcare Setting
- Minimum 5 years Acute care experience required
About the Hospital
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing, diagnosing and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex and advanced illnesses. In addition, Cedars-Sinai serves the community through its Medical Network, which includes the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates.
