Clinical Risk Specialist Senior

Royal, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2024

Job Summary

Develops, administers, and provides recommendations to minimize risk and enhance and improve the organization's compliance with standards, laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the provision of health care, treatment and associated support services. Responsible for clinical risk management including investigation and resolution of incidents and identification of strategies to minimize risks, improve the quality and safety of patient care for designated clinical areas within the organization. Monitors trends in clinical risk and develop and implement strategies to ensure proactive risk reduction measures. Assess the litigation potential of patient related injuries and manage the resolution of pre-notice claims.

Essential Functions

  • Reviews and provides recommendations regarding the development of hospital, departmental, and unit specific policies and processes as they relate to liability and risk to the organization.

  • Develops and implements the Risk Management Program, including assessment and evaluation of risk management strategies.

  • Manages patient incidents and administers professional liability claims in collaboration with management. Participates in evaluations of claims for settlement; negotiates settlement of small claims within administrative authority; advises collection department of appropriate action for unpaid accounts involving claims and litigation. Notifies the claims manager and risk administration; and assures the liability insurance carrier is aware of all actual and potential claims.

  • Identifies and investigates risk management issues and serves as liaison with on site regulatory investigations. Acts as a liaison between hospital departments and the Risk Management Department to facilitate adherence to standards, policies, rules and regulations.

  • Provides proactive analysis of patient safety and medical error processes and ensures that follow-up and risk treatment is identified and acted upon. Participates in root cause and sentinel event analysis and investigation, and in collaboration with management, ensures reporting of adverse events to appropriate parties.

  • Provides educational programs and in-service training to hospital personnel and others to enhance their awareness of risk management issues and their role in reducing liability exposure. Participates in orientation and precepting of risk management and other hospital staff in nursing leadership and other mentoring programs.

  • Collects, analyzes, and reports data relative to risk management issues and assists with the implementation of strategies to improve outcomes.

  • Serves as a consultant to the organization regarding risk management issues. Provides guidance, recommendations, and resources on issues relating to standards, laws, rules, and regulations applicable to health care and treatment. Acts as a resource to various committees and task forces to provide risk management perspectives on clinical issues related to the provision of health care. Provides on-call consultations and intervention services for risk management issues on site and has ability to occasionally flex hours as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Nursing or related field

  • 5 years of relevant experience in acute care clinical nursing

  • CRT-Professional Health Risk Mgt, Certified (CPHRM) - AHA-CC American Hospital Association Certification Center within 2 years after hire

PREFERRED

  • Master's Degree in health care related field such as nursing, or a business related field, from an approved institution

  • Experience in the legal field such as with health care claims and health care risk management programs, patient safety, patient quality improvement programs, or nursing administration and management positions

  • LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
  • Handling: Occasionally
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Organizational Risk Management - QSE

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional on call evenings

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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