Patient Safety Clinical Risk Manager

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Patient Safety Clinical Risk Manager oversees patient safety and risk management across the health system, investigating safety events of all harm levels, conducting Cause Analyses, and addressing quality-of-care grievances. They support High Reliability Organization initiatives, participate in and / or lead safety improvement projects, and collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient and workforce safety to improve quality outcomes.

Minimum Specifications

ONSITE

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, clinical, or healthcare-related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred Education :
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Risk Management, Patient Safety, Human Factors Engineering, Jurisprudence, Juris Doctor, or a related field of study from an accredited institution.

Experience

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

Risk Management

Patient Safety

Quality of Care Grievances

Job Accountabilities

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