RN Risk Manager, Legal Affairs

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Risk Manager is part of the Legal Affairs department and works under general supervision to develop and administer professional risk management/ quality assurance programs. The RN Risk Manager will review and analyze medical records to investigate patient concerns of care and grievances. This position is under a hybrid work schedule that consists of three days in office / 2 days remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 4 years Of experience to include at least and
• 2 years Of clinical nursing experience and
• (RN) REGISTERED NURSE By Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 2 years Experience in risk management, quality assurance, case management or related health care management field, or in legal field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes medical records to investigate patient concerns of care and grievances; obtains input from clinical providers and clinical supervisors; drafts administrative response to patients. As needed, communicates directly with patients (or other requestor if applicable).
• Assists faculty, residents, students, and employees with questions and problems concerning patient communications, risk management, potential liability and direction provided by administrative policies. Provides support for quality review processes.
• Reviews and prepares medical records for legal review; evaluates cases for legal merit and coordinates expert reviews; assists with discovery responses and location of requested documentation.
• Prepares, or assists in preparing, Professional Liability Committee agendas and materials; participates in Professional Liability Committee meetings.
• Coordinates management of patient concerns with counterparts at affiliated institutions.
• Assists with risk management presentations to faculty, residents, and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees