Clinical Risk & Patient Safety Manager

CHRISTUS Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Irving, TX, seeks a Manager, Clinical Risk Management to lead hospital risk activities, integrating adverse event reporting, RCAs, and safety issues to strengthen patient safety and quality care.

The role reports to Quality and System Director, requires 3 years healthcare and 2 years risk management experience, a Nursing degree, and CPHRM/CPPS certification or eligibility within 2 years. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or other clinical degree required.
• Master’s degree with clinical experience and patient safety/risk management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Conducts system analyses to identify patterns risking safety and compensable events.
• Assists in designing programs to mitigate risk using HRO principles and universal skills.
• Develops and implements clinical risk management facility policies.
• Directs investigative activities including RCAs and witness interviews.
• Collaborates with System Legal Claims to report events and assist investigations.
• Supports leadership with performance improvement based on safety risks.
• Communicates effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office, and flowchart tools.
• Knowledge of High Reliability Principles and PDSA methods.
• Knowledge of healthcare risk management practices.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Flowchart

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Christus Health in Irving, TX, seeks a Manager, Clinical Risk Management to lead hospital risk activities, integrating adverse event reporting, RCAs, and safety issues to strengthen patient safety and quality care.

The role reports to Quality and System Director, requires 3 years healthcare and 2 years risk management experience, a Nursing degree, and CPHRM/CPPS certification or eligibility within 2 years. Strong leadership and communication are essential.