RN Risk Manager, Legal Affairs

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks an RN Risk Manager for Legal Affairs to review patient concerns, analyze records, and advise on risk management and administrative policies. The role involves coordinating expert reviews, preparing for legal evaluations, and supporting cross‑functional risk management education.

Responsibilities include drafting responses to patients, preparing case materials for the Professional Liability Committee, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• RN license and 4 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in clinical nursing.
• Experience in risk management, quality assurance, or related health care management is preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication with faculty, residents, students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records to investigate patient concerns and grievances and draft responses.
• Advise faculty, residents, students and staff on patient communications and risk management policies.
• Prepare medical records for legal review and coordinate expert reviews.
• Assist with discovery responses and document collection.
• Prepare or assist in preparing Professional Liability Committee agendas and participate in meetings.
• Coordinate management of patient concerns with affiliated institutions and healthcare partners.
• Support risk management education and presentations for faculty, residents, and employees.

Skills

Risk management

Clinical nursing

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Description - RN Risk Manager, Legal Affairs (973392)

Job Description

RN Risk Manager, Legal Affairs - ( 973392 )

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The RN Risk Manager r eviews patient concerns and grievances, analyzes medical records, collaborates with clinical staff, and drafts responses to patients or requestors as needed. Advises faculty, residents, students, and employees on patient communications, risk management, potential liability, and administrative policies; supports quality review activities. Prepares and reviews medical records for legal evaluation, coordinates expert reviews, and assists with discovery responses and document collection. Assists with the preparation of Professional Liability Committee agendas and materials and participates in committee meetings. Coordinates resolution of patient concerns with affiliated institutions and healthcare partners. Supports risk management education and presentations for faculty, residents, and employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Experience4 years of experience to include at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Licenses and Certifications(RN) REGISTERED NURSE By Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience2 years Experience in risk management, quality assurance, case management or related health care management field, or in legal field.

JOB DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes medical records to investigate patient concerns of care and grievances; obtains input from clinical providers and clinical supervisors; drafts administrative response to patients. As needed, communicates directly with patients (or other requestor if applicable).
• Assists faculty, residents, students, and employees with questions and problems concerning patient communications, risk management, potential liability and direction provided by administrative policies. Provides support for quality review processes.
• Reviews and prepares medical records for legal review; evaluates cases for legal merit and coordinates expert reviews; assists with discovery responses and location of requested documentation.
• Prepares, or assists in preparing, Professional Liability Committee agendas and materials; participates in Professional Liability Committee meetings.
• Coordinates management of patient concerns with counterparts at affiliated institutions.
• Assists with risk management presentations to faculty, residents, and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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