Clinical Risk Management Specialist

Children's Wisconsin Clinical Risk Management Director

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Job Summary: Directs the Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc. ("Children's) clinical risk management with the objective of controlling and minimizing losses and to protect the assets of the system. Identifies actual or potential risks, evaluates and assists in implementing corrective action or systems improvements to prevent injury to patients, visitors and employees and to support the provision of safe, quality patient services. Advises and educates system leadership, medical/dental and professional staff and all employees on clinical risk issues.

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing required.
• Additional graduate education in nursing, business/healthcare administration or law preferred.
• 5+ years experience in the healthcare industry required.
• Knowledge of process improvement practices pertaining to risk management in a healthcare setting (Six Sigma, LEAN, etc.).
• Familiarity with hospital and clinical healthcare operations and knowledge of problems encountered in the delivery of healthcare.
• Skilled in implementation strategies for system enhancement and improvement.
• Requires independent judgment and the ability to work under minimal supervision, prioritize work and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, medical staff and leadership, patients and families and outside counsel and insurance consultants and vendors.
• Knowledge of information systems and computer operations (including Windows, Excel, Origami, and other graphics programs) in a healthcare environment as well as data analysis skills.
• Requires strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and organize time to meet projected target dates for project completion.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.