Manager Clinical Risk & Operations (RN Required)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

Oversees Clinical Risk Management Program. Serves as system liaison for clinical risk management issues. Coordinates and manages daily operations and initiatives for clinical risk management throughout Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment.

Requirements

3 years of experience in risk management or similar
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact or equivalent
Certification required upon hire or must acquire within one year of hire (Certification in Professional Healthcare Risk preferred)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment
Demonstrated management and team-building skills
Knowledge of hospital policy and procedures, pediatric clinical standards, Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory standards, and risk management principles/processes
Knowledge of statistics and data collection principles
Must be organized and capable of managing projects
Strong communication, consulting, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business, risk management, or health-related field
Experience in pediatrics
Three years of experience in people management

Responsibilities

Manages system-wide Clinical Risk Management Program.
Assesses and analyzes organizational risk exposures and controls.
Coordinates and conducts risk assessment surveys.
Manages serious event response.
Manages event disclosure.
Provides system-wide risk management education.
Reviews and provides risk recommendations related to patient care policies, procedures, and forms.
Ensures reporting of potential claims and/or significant risk exposures to director of Risk Management and Patient Grievances.
Monitors/oversees risk management projects.
Monitors program effectiveness and provides Risk Management operational reports.
Manages assigned Risk Management staff and participates in human resources process.
Collaborates with other system departments to direct risk issues to appropriate channels for evaluation and resolution.
Consults with general counsel as needed.
Identifies potential areas of risk and develops/implements corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues.
Is responsible for all aspects of managing and leading a team, including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
Mentors team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
Encourages ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.