Clinical Risk Management Associate

Cooper University Health Care; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Risk Manager to enhance patient safety and quality care. This role involves daily risk management activities, analyzing data, and developing educational programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive healthcare experience, particularly in risk management, and will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to implement effective strategies for loss prevention. Join a team committed to innovation and professional growth in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare experience required.
• 3+ years of risk management or patient safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and carry out risk management program activities daily.
• Conduct investigations of unexpected clinical outcomes and PCEs.

Skills

Risk Management

Healthcare Regulations

Clinical Outcomes Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Related Field

Job description

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management & Insurance, the Risk Manager (RM) is responsible to support and carry out the risk management related program activities on a day-to-day basis.

Acts as a resource by presenting relevant risk management issues for discussion and evaluation of potential risk reduction strategies, policy and/or organizational changes.

Ensures effective loss prevention and loss control in compliance with state, federal and CUH standards.

Conducts investigation of unanticipated/unexpected clinical outcomes, preventable significant clinical outcomes and potential compensable events (PCEs).

Participates in the analysis of risk management data, develops and conducts risk management educational programs, and provides risk management advice with the objective of maintaining patient safety, enhancing quality care, and minimizing loss across the Health system including ambulatory and hospital care locations.

Prepares various incident summary reports, provides all required documentation for investigations, activitiesAbility to work independently and collaboratively in interacting with staff, department leadership and clinical providers on sensitive clinical practice issues.

Must demonstrate and apply knowledge of federal and state statutes specific to health care, medical terminology and hospital or department policies, procedures and practices.

Requires ability to manage and negotiate in emotional and confrontational situations, with sensitivity to operations and culture of the facility and health system as a whole.

Experience Required

Five (5) years or more healthcare experience required. Three (3) years or more of health care risk management, quality or patient safety experience preferred.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field