Risk Manager

Summary

The Risk Manager is responsible for assisting the Director Risk Management/Senior Counsel, Clinical Affairs, to identify, track, and trend, investigate significant clinical issues, and in the investigation of adverse patient outcomes and other institutional risk issues.

Essential Functions

Investigating adverse patient events and facility-related risk matters within an established timeframe
Coordinating and presenting an accurate and timely synopsis of the clinical situation and potential impact
Notifying and facilitating the Root Cause Analysis Teams to full completion of the mission as directed
Creating documentation for presentation to the assigned affiliate’s Sentinel Event/Adverse Event Group, Risk Management Committee, and Boards of Trustees committees as assigned
Participating in issue-specific task forces as needed
Identifying, tracking, and trending significant clinical issues
Participate in the development of tracking tools for risk management case reviews, risk management issue reviews, risk management indicators, and other topics as needed
Assisting attorneys in addressing medical/legal issues presented via legal advice calls/requests
Drafting materials for and participating in in-service education presentations as requested
Representing affiliate(s) during interaction(s) with outside agencies such as the Maryland/DC/Florida Department of Health and The Joint Commission
Attending State regulatory meetings regarding patient safety and risk management

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical discipline. Master’s Degree preferred.

Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of risk management, patient safety, and/or quality improvement experience.

Salary Range: $41.00/hour - $65.60/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.