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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

The Risk Manager is responsible for the facility’s risk management activities in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes, but may not be limited to, administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, conducting/coordinating Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and/or safety event investigations, participating in daily safety huddles and regular safety event meetings, and managing and analyzing risk management data.

What you will do

+ Conducts risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by the Joint Commission and other accrediting and regulatory agencies with the objective of enhancing and promoting patient safety, quality care and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the facility.

+ Responsible for basic general knowledge of facility insurance programs, working closely with the Risk Management Team in the coordination for all insurance concerns, managing claims against the facility, and interfacing with defense legal counsel as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or other related field required, Master's preferred.

+ Medical risk management, insurance and/or legal experience in a hospital based environment is desirable​

+ Clinical licensure including Registered Nurse strongly preferred. Associates in Risk Management preferred

+ Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Mgt (CPHRM) required or must be obtained at point of eligibility.

+ Strong understanding of hospital and patient care operations, Public Health Code regulations, Joint Commission standards and FDA and OSHA regulations.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Full time Mon-Fri days with flexibility for off-hours to meet the needs of the department

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran