Clinical Risk and Safety Investigations Specialist

Bradbury Home Health, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a Clinical Risk and Safety Investigations Specialist responsible for enhancing patient care quality and reducing organizational risk. Candidates should possess a Nursing degree and extensive experience in risk management. Join our team to make a significant impact on patient safety.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Free continuing education opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in clinical risk management.
• Experience in home health, hospice, or personal care services preferred.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analyses and trend evaluations.
• Lead investigations of clinical compliance concerns.
• Develop and deliver training for risk management.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Compliance Investigations

Safety Protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active RN license

Certification in Risk Management (e.g., CPHRM)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Grow your career internally at Elara Caring, our best talent comes from within!

Job Description:

Clinical Risk and Safety Investigations Specialist

Remote/Monday through Friday

Nurse Position

*Risk Investigation

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Every day, we provide high-quality care to over 60,000 patients in their preferred home setting, ensuring their safety and well-being at every stage of their health journey.

Elara is looking for an experienced Clinical Risk and Safety Investigations Specialist with home base care experience. In this role you will play a crucial role in safeguarding patient care quality, reducing organizational risk, and fostering a culture of safety. Your expertise in risk assessment, compliance investigations, and safety protocols will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance operational integrity.

If you are a highly skilled risk management professional with a passion for proactive problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today!

Why Join Elara Caring?

• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

• Make a tangible impact on patient and team member safety

• Competitive compensation package - Pay is based off experience with a range between $78K to $95K

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and free continuing education opportunities for all employees

• Career advancement opportunities

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement leave

• Pet insurance

On an Average day, you will:

• Risk Identification & Prevention: Assess potential risks to patient and team member safety while proactively identifying liability concerns.

• Investigation & Analysis: Conduct root cause analyses, trend evaluations, and structured risk assessments to develop preventive strategies.

• Incident Response & Compliance: Lead thorough investigations of clinical compliance concerns, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions.

• Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with operational leaders, the Director of Risk and Safety, and compliance teams to escalate and address risks efficiently.

• Training & Education: Develop and deliver risk management, safety, and incident reporting training for staff.

• Strategic Mitigation: Assist in formulating risk reduction strategies that align with Elara Caring’s mission and regulatory requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Education: Must be a LPN or RN; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferred

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in clinical risk management, patient/employee safety, or a related healthcare risk role.

• Experience in home health, hospice, or personal care services is preferred.

• Licensure & Certification: Active RN license or equivalent clinical licensure required. Certification in Risk Management (e.g., CPHRM) is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

• Mobility: Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. Travel up to 10% may be required (including air travel and overnight stays).

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. intermittently.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in risk management and patient safety, we invite you to become a part of our team. Apply today and help us continue providing exceptional care—wherever our patients call home.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.