Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialist - Warren State Hospital

If you are looking for a great opportunity to utilize your experience and training in the field of risk management, we have the position for you! The Department of Human Services is seeking dedicated and compassionate Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialists to join our Warren State Hospital (WSH) team. Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance/Risk Management Coordinator, you will investigate allegations of patient abuse and patient rights grievances. Do not miss out on this chance to make a difference - apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career!

As a Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialist, you will conduct investigations of patient abuse and patient rights grievances by identifying and obtaining needed information from staff, patients, medical records, and other sources relevant to the investigation. You will compile evidence related to the specific allegations, analyze the collected information, complete a written report of the investigation, and determine the outcome of the investigation. You will then provide a review of the investigation and recommendation of action for review and conclusion. All investigations, gathered information, and documentation will be collated, analyzed, retained, and summarized in a data base for ease in retrieval of all abuse allegations and patient rights grievances.

Key responsibilities of the position include interpreting regulatory and accreditation standards; collecting and analyzing information and data related to hospital practice and patient rights; and supporting the hospital performance improvement plan through ongoing participation with hospital committees, data collection and distribution to and from department leaders, and related inquiries from senior management staff.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience as a member of a multiple disciplinary treatment team in a public or private health care facility and a bachelor's degree; or
• Two years of clinical experience in an human services agency, including one year of administrative, evaluative, or consultative experience in a health care program; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in social work, nursing, health care administration, behavioral sciences or a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.