Clinical Risk Manager

Clinical Risk ManagerHourly Pay Range: $42.54 - $65.94 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position HighlightsPosition: Clinical Risk ManagerLocation: Swedish Hospital, ChicagoFull Time: 40 hoursHours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00pOn call: once every 6th weekTravel: To other Endeavor locations as neededA Brief OverviewThe Clinical Risk Manager is responsible for the review, investigation and prioritization of reported clinical and organizational events in order to decrease the frequency and severity of patient safety events and works closely with Claims Management to identify potential/actual professional and general liability claims. Collaborates with Performance Improvement team and Operational Leaders to identify key quality and patient safety trends. Actively engages leaders in evidence-based practice for cause analysis and high reliability strategies to prevent and mitigate patient safety events.What You Will DoPatient Safety/Risk ManagementReview electronically reported events for inpatient units and procedural areasIdentify and assess potential risks and liabilities of reported eventsWork with interdisciplinary teams to identify and implement risk mitigation strategies, leaders in associated departments/units to assure swift resolution, identification of key learning elements/strategies and assuring timely action/communication is planned and initiatedAssure involved department(s) event follow-up is timely and appropriateProvide patient safety/risk management support for assigned areas including noted trends and educationCollaborate with identify key quality and patient safety issues that require broader system review and interventionPartner with organizational leaders and frontline staff to improve safety culture and processesEducate all levels on the importance of early notification of patient safety eventsAnalyze experiential data and report trends to leadershipServe as an advisor to physicians and Administration on issues related to disclosure, documentation, and management of untoward outcomesCoordinate communication of preventable untoward outcomes to key corporate individuals as per protocolManage in collaboration with physician leadership as part of the peer review processCollaborating with clinical and administrative teams to conduct risk assessments.Promoting patient safety and error prevention through evidence-based practices.ClaimsInvestigate occurrences to identify Potential Compensable Events (PCEs) and work with Claims Management team to discuss and determine liability and causationWork with the Claims Management team to process Notices of Claim (NOCs) for submission to Third Party Administrator (TPA) in a timely mannerAttend monthly Risk/Claims Management meetings to discuss assigned PCEs and NOCs. Meetings are held at Endeavor Health hospital sites on a rotating basisIdentify potential insurance claims, including tracking, reporting, and coordinating resolution with the Legal and Insurance attorneys/team.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and programs to reduce the hospital's exposure to liability and financial risks.Liaising with insurance providers and legal counsel as needed.OtherAddress and assist the Compliance team with the mitigation of mitigating compliance issues as necessary.Analyzing data related to risk management, incidents, and claims to identify trends and areas for improvement.Using data to inform risk reduction strategies.Providing training and education to clinical, non-clinical, and administrative staff on risk management, patient safety, and legal considerations.Fostering a culture of risk awareness and safety.Developing and maintaining effective Work with and provide consultation to emergency preparedness leaders and responding plans to ensure the hospital's readiness for unforeseen events.Takes call 24/7 on a rotating basis.Travel to Endeavor Health hospitals on an as needed basis.What You Will NeedBachelors Degree Health Administration Required OrBachelors Degree Nursing Required5+ Years Clinical experience And2 Years Patient safety/risk management experience as a specialty or associated with Clinical Leadership responsibilities AndExperience with Epic and RL Solutions preferredStrong communication skills - written and verbal.Ability to interact with all levels of the organization confidently and professionally.Ability to partner with a wide range of team members, physicians and clinicians.Conflict resolution and mediation skills.Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations and priorities.Ability to develop and present educational programs.Strong investigative and analytical skills. Multi-tasking capacity.Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) PreferredBenefits (for full and part time positions):Premium pay for eligible employeesCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.