Risk Analyst - Risk Management - Central Regional Hospital

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Quality Assurance/Standards Specialist (NS) Position Number 60044325 Grade NC17 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The purpose of the Risk Analyst position is to investigate various incidents that occur at the facility. Additionally, the Risk Analyst partners with patient advocates to complete the management investigations associated with patient allegations of abuse/neglect/exploitation or rights infringement. The Risk Analyst documents any findings regarding overall quality of care; violations of facility policy and other pertinent facts related to the incident. The Risk Analyst works with management in the development of follow up actions and improvement strategies. This position will also be involved with audits related to patient safety issues and inspections as they relate to potential hazards, patient rights issues and/or restrictive interventions. The position will be responsible for ensuring a timely review of video surveillance. The Risk Analyst may be utilized as a consultant to PI teams to assist with the development of improvement strategies as it relates to patient safety processes and procedures. Additionally, the Risk Analyst may be involved in the review of incident reports and adverse event data to assist in the identification of trends. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00 Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $70,000 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Knowledge of inpatient hospital systems, preferably CRH units and departments Working knowledge of risk management and performance improvement Ability to develop recommendations and provide consultation to solve problems in different program areas and exercise judgment in interpreting and applying standards, policies and procedures Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with various staff and assess problems and coordinate resolutions Good analytical skills, and ability to work well with limited supervision and flexibility with scheduling Conditional Requirements: E xperience preferred in psychiatric setting and risk management ADA physical requirements will be discussed during the interview   This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package. Normal work hours are M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm.  Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs.  Compensation and Benefits : The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).   Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.   In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit the  NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website  for more information.   About Central Regional Hospital (CRH ):  CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information rega