Patient Safety & Risk Management Leader

MEP Health; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Work-life balance program

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Clinical Risk Manager to oversee the review, investigation, and prioritization of reported events to improve patient safety and reduce liability.

Work with interdisciplinary teams, leaders, and claims management to implement mitigation strategies, analyze data for trends, and promote a culture of safety and quality improvement across facilities. On-call duties and travel are required. This role emphasizes proactive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and staff education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health administration or nursing, RN preferred.
• 5+ years of clinical experience, with 2+ years in patient safety or risk management.
• Strong communication, investigative and analytical skills.
• Experience with Epic and RL Solutions preferred.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational levels and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess reported safety events, identify risks, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies with clinical and administrative leaders.
• Investigate potential claims and manage communications with legal and insurance teams.
• Collaborate on risk assessments, root cause analyses, and staff education on patient safety.
• Advise on disclosure and documentation of adverse outcomes.
• Participate in monthly risk and claims meetings and support data analysis.
• Foster a safety-oriented culture and support emergency preparedness plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Investigative abilities

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration or Nursing

Tools

Epic

RL Solutions

Job description

MEP Health seeks a Clinical Risk Manager to oversee the review, investigation, and prioritization of reported events to improve patient safety and reduce liability.

Work with interdisciplinary teams, leaders, and claims management to implement mitigation strategies, analyze data for trends, and promote a culture of safety and quality improvement across facilities. On-call duties and travel are required. This role emphasizes proactive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and staff education.