Clinical Risk Management Specialist

Job Title:

Clinical Risk Management Specialist

Health System:
Rochester Regional Health
Department:
Clinical Risk Management

Location:

Riedman Campus
Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Summary:

The Clinical Risk Management Specialist plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient safety and improving the quality of care within the organization while limiting organizational risk. This individual is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating clinical risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and promoting a culture of safety throughout the organization.

• Identify, assess, and prioritize clinical risks through various methods, including incident reporting, grievances, risk assessments, and trend analysis.
• Conduct thorough investigations of adverse events and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and severity of adverse events, and successfully resolve patient care matters in a timely manner.
• Serve as a direct resource with clinical and technical expertise to departments for clinical risk related concerns.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, leadership, and other departments (Quality, Patient Safety, Patient Relations, Security, Finance, Regulatory, Compliance, Ethics, Claims/Insurance, and Legal) to integrate risk management principles into daily operations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management interventions and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide educational training and support to staff and providers on risk management practices and procedures. Participate in new employee orientation programs.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all risk management activities.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in clinical risk management.
• Comply with regulatory and state agency reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, risk management, or a related field required.
• For those with a BSN; valid NYS Registered Nurse License is required.
• Certification in quality improvement, safety, clinical risk management or equivalent (e.g., Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality – CPHQ, Lean, Certified Professional in Patient Safety - CPPS) required or must be obtained within three years of hire.
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical setting, nursing or other healthcare related field.

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