Clinical Risk Manager

CT_THOfNE01 Trinity Health Of New England Corporation, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement Savings Program with 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Life and AD&D insurance

Well-being initiative

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Risk Manager for Saint Francis Hospital to oversee the facility’s risk management program across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will lead incident reviews, RCAs, and corrective actions to improve patient safety and reduce losses.

The role collaborates with clinical leadership, legal counsel, and the risk team; requires a nursing/healthcare admin background and knowledge of Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (required).
• RN license (preferred).
• Experience in medical risk management, insurance, and/or legal matters in hospital settings (desirable).
• Strong understanding of hospital operations, Joint Commission standards, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer the facility’s risk management program day-to-day.
• Coordinate RCAs, safety event reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain risk data, confidentiality, and compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Inform leaders of trends and recommendations to support risk reduction.

Skills

Risk management

Root Cause Analysis

Incident reporting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration or related field

RN license (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: On Site position requires RN License Position Purpose The Risk Manager is responsible for overseeing and administering the facility’s risk management program across both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role supports a culture of safety and quality by leading risk identification, investigation, and mitigation activities while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards and applicable state and federal regulations. The Risk Manager works collaboratively with clinical leadership, legal counsel, and the Risk Management Team to promote patient safety, minimize loss, and protect the organization’s assets.

What You Will Do

Administer the facility’s risk management program on a day-to-day basis. Participate in facility-wide systems for risk identification, investigation, and reduction, including incident report and medical record reviews. Conduct and/or coordinate Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), safety event reviews, and investigations; develop and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence. Participate in daily safety huddles and recurring safety and risk management meetings. Maintain and analyze risk management data, statistics, and files in compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements while promoting maximum confidentiality. Verify the accuracy, availability, and security of key documentation including medical records, billing records, policies and procedures, incident reports, and medical examiner reports. Inform leaders of occurrences, findings, trends, and risk management recommendations; provide feedback to directors and department leaders to support risk reduction efforts. Assist clinical chairs and department heads in designing and implementing effective risk management programs. Work closely with legal counsel to coordinate investigations, manage claims against the facility, and interface with defense counsel as needed. Maintain general knowledge of facility insurance programs and collaborate with the Risk Management Team on insurance-related matters. Proactively analyze patient safety concerns and medical error trends to reduce organizational and financial risk.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (required), Master’s preferred Connecticut RN license (preferred) Experience in medical risk management, insurance, and/or legal matters in a hospital-based environment (desirable) Clinical background and management/leadership experience (preferred) Strong understanding of hospital and patient care operations, Public Health Code regulations, Joint Commission standards, and FDA and OSHA regulations Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship management, conflict negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Position Highlights

Full-time, day-shift schedule (Monday–Friday) Competitive compensation Excellent benefits starting on Day 1

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

• Pay Range: $41-62 per hour
• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

About Saint Francis Hospital

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by delivering world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, and compassionate healthcare environment. Licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, Saint Francis is a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health Overview

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.