Clinical Risk Management Specialist

BBSS Beyond Blue; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Blue Corporation, affiliated with the University of Kentucky, is seeking a Clinical Risk Management Specialist to lead risk assessment and incident investigations in a hospital setting. The role involves evaluating patient data, reviewing policies, and developing safety programs to reduce liability exposure.

The candidate will provide risk-related information and training to staff at all levels and participate in on-call duties with the risk/legal team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field required.
• 5+ years in risk management, nursing, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate electronic reported events.
• Evaluate and distribute patient data.
• Review and ensure adequacy of hospital policies and procedures for risk control and safety.
• Develop and implement safety programs to reduce liability exposure.
• Provide risk-related information and training to staff at all levels.
• On-call responsibilities with risk/legal team.

Skills

Risk management

Investigation

Regulatory compliance

Education & training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Clinical Risk Management Specialist

Requisition Number: R-000004664 Department Name: Services Work Location: UKKD - Main Campus Grade Level: 12 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Description:

Essential Functions

• Reviews and investigates electronic reported events and all reported events.
• Evaluates and distributes patient data.
• Reviews and ensures adequacy of hospital policies and procedures for risk control and safety.
• Develops and implements investigative, safety, and educational programs to reduce liability exposure.
• Ensures risks are minimized through follow-up on regulatory and insurance survey recommendations.
• Notifies Director of Risk Management of incidents with potential or actual liability.
• Assists legal counsel in litigation preparation, including witness interviews and record review.
• Assists in resolving patient and family complaints.
• Provides risk-related information, support, and training to staff at all levels.
• On-call responsibilities shared with other risk/legal team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, risk management, business administration or a related field

Experience Requirement

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, nursing, business administration, or a relevant area
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
• Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
• Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• CPHRM within two (2) years of hire.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Purpose-driven work is behind every aspect of our mission to advance Kentucky – from its economy to its health and from its culture to its levels of educational attainment. We're looking for talented, dedicated individuals to help us support this vital mission and make a difference in the lives of Kentuckians and beyond. Join us as we build a future grounded in service, collaboration and excellence, one where your talents help move our Commonwealth forward.

Beyond Blue Corporation, an affiliated entity of the University of Kentucky, is a strategic vehicle to support the university's growth. Beyond Blue is a nonprofit company that allows the university to abide by all public entity rules and laws while allowing leaders to have some separation and distinctiveness to focus on one core business. The UK Board of Trustees appoints the Beyond Blue Board of Directors and the directors of any of its subsidiary companies.