Clinical Risk Coordinator

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System is seeking an experienced Clinical Risk Coordinator in the Risk Management department. The role leads risk mitigation initiatives, guides regulatory compliance, and supports the department's risk strategy across projects.

The ideal candidate has a nursing license in Texas, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least five years in healthcare, and demonstrated leadership in risk management and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required
• 5 years' minimum experience in a healthcare setting required
• 2 years' experience in healthcare risk management, accreditation, quality improvement or patient safety
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's risk mitigation initiatives and risk strategy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across risk initiatives and programs.
• Provide expert guidance on risk management projects and improvements.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Project leadership

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration

Tools

Incident management software

Job description

Location: Rosedale Office Building

Department: Risk Management

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary:

The advanced-level Clinical Risk Coordinator leads the department's risk management strategy. This level provides expert guidance on risk mitigation, oversees risk-related initiatives, and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards.

Clinical Risk Coordinator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required
• 5 years' minimum experience in a healthcare setting required
• 2 years' experience in healthcare risk management, accreditation, quality improvement or patient safety, including project management or leadership experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Must be proficient in incident management software
• Must have expertise managing complex projects

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas or minimally required experience in a healthcare setting

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.