Risk Manager

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent benefits

Leadership exposure

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Risk Manager for Hermitage Hall in Nashville, TN.

The role leads the hospital's Patient Safety and Risk Management Program, guiding compliance with CARF standards and regulatory expectations to protect patients and improve care. The successful candidate will coordinate loss prevention, analyze incidents, and support audits, while partnering with clinical and operations teams to mitigate risks and enhance overall quality of care.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required in nursing, social work, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the hospital's Patient Safety and Risk Management Program.
Coordinate loss prevention efforts and regulatory surveys.
Investigate incidents and analyze trends to identify exposure risks.
Develop and monitor risk management policies and procedures.
Collaborate with clinical and operational departments on risk mitigation.
Prepare reports and present data to leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Incident analysis

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Risk Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high-quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying

Position Summary

The Manager of Risk Management is a key member of the Hermitage Hall leadership team, responsible for overseeing the hospital’s Patient Safety and Risk Management Program. This role leads risk management and compliance activities in accordance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, CARF standards, and regulatory expectations.

The Manager coordinates loss prevention efforts, identifies potential risks, and recommends strategies to reduce exposure and enhance patient care quality. Responsibilities also include providing risk prevention education, supporting departmental risk mitigation initiatives, and coordinating regulatory surveys, accreditation reviews, and licensure audits.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure compliance with CARF standards, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Investigate, track, and analyze incidents, adverse events, grievances, and potential liability exposures.
Develop, implement, and monitor risk management policies and procedures.
Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding risk mitigation strategies and compliance issues.
Collaborate with clinical and operational departments to identify, evaluate, and address potential risks.
Coordinate and support regulatory surveys, accreditation reviews, and licensure audits.
Prepare reports, track trends, and present risk management data and recommendations to leadership.
Participates in administrative on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other members of the leadership team.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
Free meal per shift
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in nursing, social work, social or behavioral science, or other acceptable field preferred
Two or more years of related experience and/or training preferred