Healthcare Risk & Patient Safety Lead

UCI Health Regional Burn Center; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Risk Management Professional to lead contract reviews, investigations into patient safety events, and the development of educational programs to reduce risk. The role emphasizes consultation with clinicians and staff to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

The position requires strong data analysis, communication, and organizational skills, along with leadership experience in a hospital setting. California RN licensure and CPHRM certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interact with faculty and staff across the organization.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and projects.
• Legal or paralegal training (CPHRM).
• Current California RN license.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).
• Minimum three years of experience in an acute care hospital.
• Minimum five years of experience in the field of health care risk management.

Responsibilities

• Implement risk management and loss-prevention programs.
• Review contracts for indemnification and insurance provisions.
• Investigate adverse patient events/outcomes, making recommendations for changes.
• Develop educational plans and deliver training to enhance patient safety.
• Provide consultation on patient safety and risk mitigation.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership through consultative role

Multitasking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Management, or Business

Current California RN license

CPHRM certification

Paralegal training

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Risk Management Professional to lead contract reviews, investigations into patient safety events, and the development of educational programs to reduce risk. The role emphasizes consultation with clinicians and staff to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

The position requires strong data analysis, communication, and organizational skills, along with leadership experience in a hospital setting. California RN licensure and CPHRM certification are preferred.