Risk Manager

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Expected pay for this position is $44.77 - $52.67/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.

Please note:

H1B Sponsorship is not available for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Risk Manager proactively identifies risks and promotes effective risk controls for the regional hospital(s), hospital outpatient departments (HOD), and OSF Multi-Specialty Groups (OSFMSG). Accountable for and evaluates loss prevention and reduction, claims management, and facilitates effective communication between the patient/family and other members of the health care team relative to the disclosure of unanticipated care events. Maintains a process for reporting to hospital, HOD and OSFMSG regional leadership and to Ministry Risk Management all relevant risk management issues and findings, including significant events, claims and trends.

Serves as a member of the hospital, HOD and OSFMSG leadership teams in the region. Collaborates closely and effectively with Ministry, hospital, HOD and OSFMSG clinical, operational, quality, patient safety, patient relations, legal services, and credentialing leadership. Participates in the collection, management, or analysis of information for reporting PSWP, as outlined in the OSF Patient Safety Evaluation System. This position is responsible for initiative and activities designed to: identify, evaluate and mitigate professional and general liability risk;

formulate and implement risk reduction strategies in order to minimize financial loss to the organization; and integrate risk management into the day-to-day clinical operations at the hospitals, Works with HODs and OSFMSG offices with regard to patient care, procedures, medication management, specimen labeling and tracking, informed consent, documentation, effective physician practice communication, policy education and other matters that improve quality and patient safety initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, legal or other clinical related field

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a healthcare setting with involvement in clinical operations, quality improvement, patient safety, compliance, risk identification, or regulatory activities.
• Demonstrated experience applying medical terminology and healthcare regulations, including federal and state statutes.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in Quality and Safety.
• 3 years’ experience in clinical risk management, patient safety, or healthcare leadership.
• Experience presenting educational materials to diverse audiences

Licensure/ Certification:
Risk Management or Patient Safety Certification

OSF Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.