Risk Management Analyst
FT Days- M-F onsite
Mission Statement:
We, St Peter’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Risk Management Analyst is responsible for the overall patient safety and clinical risk management functions related to review and response to reported events.
Responds to crisis situations that have patient safety and risk management implications and assists staff with problem solving.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
Experience in health care setting.
Bachelor’s degree required (nursing, healthcare related degree is strongly preferred).
Master’s degree preferred.
Certification (CPHRM) is preferred.
Registered Nurse preferred.
Ideally, the candidate will have 3-5 years in risk management / patient safety experience.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Strong written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal, motivational and conflict resolution skills.
Strong management and administrative skills.
Broad-based knowledge of hospital related regulatory compliance requirements.
Presentation skills, team player, ability to influence change without direct authority, and negotiation skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:
Office and/or Clinical Setting. Exposure Class I or II – dependent on service.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary work: requires sitting, standing and walking.
WORK CONTACT GROUP:
All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.
SUPERVISED BY:
Manager of Risk Management
SUPERVISES:
none
CAREER PATH:
Management
OPERATIONS/COMPLIANCE:
Is responsible for data management, investigation & reporting. Supports the education components of the facility’s risk management program. Promotes the organizational patient safety initiatives.
LOSS PREVENTION/PATIENT SAFETY:
Navigates facility-wide systems for risk identification, investigation, and reduction. Organizes and manages facility-wide educational programs on health care risk management and related subjects for health care practitioners. Presents such programs in conjunction with the facility’s education department or other organizations. Maintains a network of informational sources and experts; performs risk surveys and inspects patient care areas; reviews facility to assess loss potential. Works with leadership to develop risk mitigation plans associated with litigated claims. Ensures that patient care-related incidents are reported to Trinity System Office, CMS, and/or the Department of Health as required by law.
Specific Activities
Conducts case finding by daily review of reported events and other information retrieved from other sources (i.e., verbal report, phone report, electronic submissions from MIDAS, and other referrals) and initiates appropriate follow-up. Communicates with regulatory agencies, as needed, including, but not limited to: the NYS Department of Health (DOH),FDA, and others.Coordinates overall functions including but not limited to: NYPORTS, NIMRS, Justice Center, STARS/ClearSight, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) death reporting in restraints; ensuring that reporting criteria are met. Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Uses appropriate tools when conducting root cause analysis, failure mode and effect analysis, gap analysis, other risk assessments. Promotes an environment of learning and safety. Is readily available to all staff as a resource. Competent with data display and analysis Additional duties as assigned.Pay Range: $29.23-$43.49
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.