ESH Clinical Risk Investigator / UKHC

Job Title :

ESH Clinical Risk Investigator / UKHC

Requisition Number : RE52409

Working Title :

Clinical Risk Investigator

Department Name : H1180 : ESH QUALITY

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 12

Salary Range :

$62,400-111,634 / year

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education : BSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies : :

https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / working-uk / equivalencies

Required Related Experience :

2 yrs

Required License / Registration / Certification :

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license and Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) within 2 years of hire date.

Physical Requirements :

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift :

Monday – Friday; 8- : 00am – 5 : 30 pm and additional times as needed by department.

Job Summary :

The ESH Risk Investigator will serve a critical role in managing investigations by working with team members to complete and document investigations within appropriate timeframes. This includes working with patients and staff to resolve patient complaints and grievances. Must comprehend and follow BHDID Incident Management Protocol. Will work with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure patient safety. Participate in staff educational sessions to communicate policies and procedures along with state and federal laws. Ensure compliance with reporting guidelines and deadlines. Will assist with risk management data entry and may be assigned special projects as needed. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable of applicable state and federal laws and complete the Certified Investigator Training at the first offering after hire.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 30 / 2025

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.