Clinical Risk Management (Full-Time)

About the role

The Clinical Risk Manager oversees patient safety and risk management initiatives within a healthcare organization. They review and investigate clinical events, assess risks, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement mitigation strategies. The role involves partnering with leadership to analyze data, report trends, and develop educational programs to prevent patient safety events.

Responsibilities include managing liability claims, coordinating with legal and insurance teams, and participating in peer review processes. The manager fosters continuous improvement in patient safety and risk reduction through evidence-based practices and system-wide collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient safety and risk management initiatives.
• Review and investigate clinical events to assess risks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with leadership to analyze data and report trends.
• Develop and deliver educational programs to prevent patient safety events.
• Manage liability claims and coordinate with legal and insurance teams.
• Participate in peer review processes.
• Foster continuous improvement in patient safety through evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Administration or Nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in risk management or clinical leadership.
• On-call responsibilities and occasional travel to other organizational locations.

Skills

• Strong communication and investigative skills.
• Conflict resolution and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.