Associate Risk Manager

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,483 - 149,453; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking an Associate Risk Manager responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks impacting patient safety and operations. Key responsibilities include monitoring incidents, collaborating with healthcare teams, and conducting staff education on risk management.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a minimum of five years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers a pay range of $83,483.92 to $149,453.82 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in healthcare risk management or patient safety required.
• CPHRM or CPPS certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks related to patient care and clinical processes.
• Review and investigate adverse events and near misses.
• Monitor trends in incidents, claims, and near misses.
• Recommend corrective actions and perform root cause analyses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver staff education on risk management.

Skills

Healthcare Risk Management Certification

Nurse Legal Certification

Professional in Patient Safety Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Associate Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks that could impact patient safety, staff well-being, regulatory compliance, and organizational operations. The position interfaces with the regulatory, safety and quality staff in identifying safety and quality opportunities and promoting a safety and quality culture. They will demonstrate sound judgment and utilize clinical practice and risk management knowledge to support a culture of safety and minimize legal and financial exposure.

Responsibilities

1. Identify potential risks related to patient care, clinical processes, operations, and environment.

2. Review and investigate adverse events, sentinel events, and near‑miss occurrence, ensuring appropriate action plans as needed.

3. Monitor trends in incidents, claims, and near misses.

4. Recommend corrective actions by performing root cause analyses (RCA) and proactive risk assessments.

5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary and departmental teams to enhance patient safety initiatives and implement risk reduction strategies.

6. Participate in departmental, medical staff, and institutional committees.

7. Collaborate with the Legal Risk Coordinator and Legal Counsel to assist staff with various risk matters including complex patient issues, guardianship and custody issues, legal document review and testimony for legal matters.

8. Develop and deliver staff education on risk management and safety.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Nurse Legal Certification from an accredited/recognized institution highly preferred.
• Certified Professional in-Patient Safety (CPPS) highly preferred.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience in healthcare risk management or patient safety is required.

Minimum pay range

USD $83,483.92/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $149,453.82/Yr.

Vacancy ID 13148

Pos. Category Professional/Management

Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet