Risk Manager

Req #: 0000258316 Category: Legal, Risk and Compliance Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department: Risk Management Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027 Job Title: Manager Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr Department Name: Risk Management Req #: 0000258316 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. A Typical Day The Risk Manager is responsible for the Risk Management activities at Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterThe activities include the identification, evaluation and mitigation of loss exposuresThe Risk Manager identifies, analyzes and acts upon actual and potential exposures to the organization with a goal of improved patient safety and protection of the organization's assets. This is also accomplished through education and collaboration with all levels of the organizationThe Manager will be responsible for working closely with assigned areas and team members to facilitate incident review, promote patient safety and support regulatory and risk complianceEnter Potentially Compensable Events (PCEs) into the event reporting system and conduct/document initial investigations,Manage and investigate actual and potential claims involving patients, visitors, employees, and property, including referral to insurance carriers as appropriateReview and analyze event reporting data to identify trends, high-risk events, and liability exposures; oversee closure of incident reportsHandle hospital claims and litigation matters, including claim assessment, discovery coordination, subpoena responses, and support of internal and external legal counsel through all phases of litigation and trial preparationReview Summonses and Complaints for coverage implications and ensure timely notification to applicable insurance carriersPartner with Patient Experience and operational leaders to investigate and resolve patient and family grievances to reduce escalation into claims and litigationRespond to inquiries from federal and state agencies and coordinate investigations as requiredAssist Quality and Patient Safety teams with Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and implementation of risk mitigation strategies as neededRepresent Risk Management on hospital committees and present analyzed risk and claims data to support patient safety and organizational objectivesMaintain visibility throughout the organization through regular rounding and consultation with clinical and non-clinical departmentsCoordinate annual insurance renewal applications, certificates of insurance, and other insurance-related activities as requiredAdminister tracking systems for subpoenas, litigation, claims, and lost or personal property reimbursement mattersCoordinate notification and follow-up activities related to medical device recall alertsEducate staff and leadership on risk management principles, event reporting, claims prevention, and loss reduction strategies This Role Might Be For You If ... You are excellent skills in communication, conflict resolution and problem-solvingYou handles face-to-face communication with patients, families, employees and physicians with sensitivity and empathy,You have strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skillsYou have experience in supporting litigation discovery for outside counsel To Be Considered Required Minimum of a Bachelors degree required3-5 years minimum experience in healthcare required Preferred Risk Management experience in acute care setting strongly preferred Certifications And Licenses Required Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CHPRM) preferred, must obtain within 2 years of hire Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer