Clinical Risk Management Specialist

UK St. Claire

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, risk management, business administration or a related field
5+ years of experience in risk management, nursing, business administration, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license
CPHRM within two (2) years of hire.

Responsibilities

Reviews and investigates electronic reported events and all reported events.
Evaluates and distributes patient data.
Reviews and ensures adequacy of hospital policies and procedures for risk control and safety.
Develops and implements investigative, safety, and educational programs to reduce liability exposure.
Ensures risks are minimized through follow-up on regulatory and insurance survey recommendations.
Notifies Director of Risk Management of incidents with potential or actual liability.
Assists legal counsel in litigation preparation, including witness interviews and record review.
Assists in resolving patient and family complaints.
Provides risk-related information, support, and training to staff at all levels.
On-call responsibilities shared with other risk/legal team members.
Performs other duties as assigned.