Risk Manager/FT/Leatherman Behavioral Health Care Pavilion Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Risk Manager/FT/Leatherman Behavioral Health Care Pavilion
Florence, South Carolina
Risk Manager/FT/Leatherman Behavioral Health Care Pavilion

R-0000044725

Florence, South Carolina

Management:

Business Operations
Business Operations
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Now seeking full-time Risk Manager for our Leatherman Behavioral Health Care Pavilion opening soon!
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center

CC005533 LBH

– Quality
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-31
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Assist in developing and implementing the quality of patient care and improvement activities within the Risk Management Department, assesses the quality of patient care, and increases the efficacy of patient care delivery processes. Identifies quality issues, barriers, near misses or harm related events and initiates plans as needed. Conducts investigational meetings, implements Root Cause Analysis processes when applicable for enhanced patient safety and optimized outcomes. Reports to the hospital QI Committee as appropriate. Assists with chart audit functions as needed. With the assistance of the QI Team, establishes action plans to improve patient outcomes and reports to the system Improve Committee when appropriate. Investigates adverse events for any trends as an action plan. Assists with focused and Ongoing Physician Peer Evaluation. Supervises volunteers and administrative staff.

Education:

Graduate of Accredited LPN/RN Program.

Experience:

2 years medical surgical nursing experience. Previous Quality Improvement experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

RN License
Additional Job Description
Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center and include a combination of triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services that will expand much-needed behavioral health resources in the Pee Dee region. Once built, the center will occupy the site of an MUSC-owned property currently known as the Cedar Tower campus on E. Cedar Street in Florence. The project was coordinated through an advisory committee convened by South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Director Robby Kerr. (Opening October 2025)
The MUSC Health Leatherman Pavilion features will include:
A rapid access center to provide walk-in triage and assessment and offer transition to care.
Telepsychiatry services to strengthen access to psychiatric services throughout the region.
Sixteen adult and four adolescent beds for crisis services to rapidly stabilize patients.
Outpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health clinics.
A 63-bed inpatient psychiatric unit to treat patients needing more acute care, including the transfer of the 23 psychiatric hospital beds at the McLeod Behavioral Health Center in Darlington to the new facility.
The behavioral health center develops individualized treatment plans.

Services and treatments include:

Services
Mental Health Services
Addiction Services
Therapy

About Florence, SC:

“Florence, South Carolina, is a city that blends a fascinating history with a vibrant present. From its humble beginnings as a railroad town to its thriving arts scene and diverse economy, Florence has become a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or outdoor activities, Florence is sure to captivate your heart and leave you wanting to explore more.” (quote from hollymelody.com). For more information, please visit About Florence – Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (flochamber.com)
Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.