Risk Manager I

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine•Baltimore, MD

1d•$83,400 - $125,000

About The Position

Performs the investigation of adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits and actively participates in developing and implementing loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in certain designated areas or entities. This includes gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports as well as keeping the management informed about significant developments; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or in clinical health care
Three to five years nursing and/or other clinical experience required in special care units, ICU’s, ER, Shock Trauma, etc.
Other clinical experience may be acceptable such as chronic or rehab care based on assigned areas or responsibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Previous experience in risk management, patient safety or quality assurance preferred
Paralegal knowledge also an asset

Responsibilities

Performs the investigation of adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits
Actively participates in developing and implementing loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in certain designated areas or entities
Gathers and analyzes data
Prepares reports
Keeps management informed about significant developments
Other duties as assigned