Manager Risk Management

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Dallas is seeking a Manager of Risk Management to lead hospital risk management and patient advocacy. The role involves guiding risk staff, implementing safety initiatives, and mentoring team members within a prestigious, Magnet-certified hospital system.

The successful candidate will partner with Quality to advance patient safety, coordinate investigations, and present case summaries while supporting the organization’s mission and values in North Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or other health related field required.
• 5 years healthcare experience required.
• 2 years risk management, patient safety and/or quality required.
• CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management required within 2 years of hire.
• CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operations of hospital risk management and patient advocacy.
• Provides consultation services to medical staff, department managers, and organization personnel on patient safety and risk management.
• Oversees the processes for analysis, investigation, representation and negotiation of complaints and events.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Quality manager to facilitate patient safety activities and directs reports and case summaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Self directed

Education

Bachelor's degree nursing or health field

Job description

Manager Risk Management

Are you looking for a rewarding career with top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Manager like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Dallas
• Core Work hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00a-5:00p

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is one of North Texas's most established hospitals. As an 875 bed, full service hospital, we've served the Dallas community and surrounding areas including Lakewood, White Rock, and Highland Park since 1966 with a commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services, and emergency medicine. Our hospital is home to a renowned Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. We also offer a wide range of outpatient services, including surgery, wellness programs, and advanced women's imaging. Our Women's Robotic Surgery program holds accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), reflecting our commitment to innovation in women's health and patient safety in surgery. Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level I Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Heart Attack Center. We are proud to be a designated Magnet hospital and a top choice in North Texas for cancer treatment, emergency services, cardiac care, and bariatric surgery.

The Risk Management Manager has the following duties and responsibilities

• Manages the day to day operations of hospital risk management and patient advocacy.
• Effectively manages the reporting system with risk staff.
• Provides consultation services to medical staff, department managers, and organization personnel through individual meetings and committee participation with respect to patient safety and risk management. Provides education sessions as needed.
• Manages and mentors subordinate personnel in support of the hospital and department goals to foster their growth and development.
• Oversees the processes for analysis, investigation, representation and negotiation of complaints and events.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Quality manager to facilitate the patient safety activities throughout the organization and in key hospital committees such as the Quality Improvement Patient Safety Council. Directs the preparation of reports and case summaries.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Manager of Quality in the areas of data and information management, performance improvement, patient safety, and risk management.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to know the latest trends and issues pertaining to patient safety and risk management.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role requires the ability to solve problems, think outside-the-box, and be resourceful; must be result-oriented, a quick learner and self-starter. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to build THR's culture for action.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or other health related field Required

Experience

• 5 Years Healthcare Experience Required
• 2 Years risk management, patient safety and/or quality Required
• Progressive Management Experience Preferred
• Risk Management Experience Stronlgy Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Other Appropriate Clinical License For Degree Upon Hire Required
• CPHRM - Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management with in 2 Years of hire Required
• CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality with in 2 Years of hire Required

Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate ability to analyze and manage information.
• Excellent verbal & writing skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of professional and nonprofessional customers.
• Requires self directed, goal oriented person.
• Computer skills with MS Office.

Why Texas Health

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.