Risk Leader Specialist

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education and healthcare institution in Rochester seeks an experienced Risk Leader Specialist for part-time work (24 hours a week). The role focuses on overseeing safety initiatives and improving patient care safety by collaborating with leadership. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of clinical experience, along with necessary certifications. Competitive salary range offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical or hospital experience.
• Current NYS RN/PA license or degree in Healthcare Administration required.
• Crisis intervention training certification within 6 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety initiatives and achieve related outcomes.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership on projects to improve safety.
• Promote a non-punitive culture within the organization.

Skills

Quality improvement

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills for risk assessment

Education

Graduate degree in Healthcare Administration

Job description

Overview

Highland Hospital is seeking an experienced Risk Leader Specialist to work part time (24 hours a week).

The Risk Leader Specialist is responsible for oversight of safety initiatives and achievement of related outcomes throughout the organization. Collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership to create and implement multi-faceted projects designed to improve the safety of patients receiving care at Highland Hospital. Promotes a just, non-punitive culture throughout the organization.

Salary Range: $78,000- $106,630 annually

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

17350BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Part-Time

Hours/Week

24

Job Requirements

• Education: Fulfills the educational requirements for license or Graduate degree Healthcare Administration.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical or hospital experience. Experience in risk management, patient relations, or quality improvement strongly preferred.
• License/Certification Required: Current NYS RN/PA license or a degree in Healthcare Administration. Crisis intervention training certification within 6 months of hire required.
• Skills: Quality improvement and/or patient safety background with strong project management skills and excellent communication skills. A familiarity with the clinical and functional operations of the emergency department. Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and trend analysis. Experience with grievance management systems and professional practice evaluation processes. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Additional Competencies:
  • Crisis de-escalation and intervention techniques
  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning
  • Grievance investigation and resolution
  • Professional conduct evaluation support
  • Data analysis and trending for safety events
  • Organizational assessment methodologies