Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and dedication pulses through Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll have everything you will need to do something incredible - for yourself, and for others. Join us, and support our community with the highest quality healthcare

Position Summary:

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.

The role also ensures ongoing organizational safety through continuous hospital-wide risk assessments, evaluation of safety practices, and implementation of performance improvement strategies to enhance care quality and regulatory compliance.
 

• Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
• Leads daily departmental activities and works collaboratively with other clinical members to ensure team goals are met in a timely manner.  Utilizes effective and respectful communication with all employees and patients.
• Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity
• Represents the company with external constituents
• Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team

Benefits:

• Amazing Medical, Health and Retirement benefits!
• 401K Savings and Direct Contribution (Pension) Retirement Plans!
• NEW 9 story Hospital scheduled for May 2027 - state of the art and double the size!
• We also offer the following Tuition Assistance Plans on the first day of employment!
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Repays up to $600 per calendar year for fees expended to attend a job-related seminar, licensure renewal (if mandated by job description), workshop, conference, individual course, or other training programs. 
  • Tuition Loan: Provides up to $2,000 per calendar year for approved formal certificate or degree programs including prerequisites for approved degree programs. A tuition loan and reimbursement may, with appropriate approvals, be combined for a maximum of $2,600.
  • Critical Pipeline Loan: Tuition loans up to $5,250 for specific degree programs at approved, accredited schools identified by the organization. Employees may have their loans Forgiven if they continue eligible employment for 12 months after completion of the term for which the loan was given

Hours: This is an Exempt position

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 Cedars Sinai

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