Clinical Risk Management Specialist

Job Summary

The Clinical Risk Specialist is responsible for the facility's risk management activities, which include but may not be limited to general knowledge of TGH's insurance programs, managing claims against the facility, interfacing with defense counsel, administering the risk management program on a day-to-day basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by regulatory and accrediting agencies with the objective of enhancing patient safety, promoting patient safety, quality care, and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the facility. This individual participates in formulating policy and/or organizational changes but must seek advice and approval from higher authority. A specialist's focus will be managing risk and event reporting on a day to day basis. The role would require immediate fact gathering and would require the specialist to facilitate multidisciplinary team discussions. In addition, a Clinical Risk management specialist can also facilitate Collaborative Risk Reviews with our High Reliability Methodology. The role is essential to help the organization determine areas of potential risk of exposure by tracking and trending risk and event reports. The Clinical Risk Management Specialist acts as a consultant to physicians, leadership, and team members on matters of Risk Management and Patient Safety. Responsible for performing duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Essential Functions:

• Identifying and assessing potential risks within the organization.
• Implementing plans and strategies to mitigate risks.
• Forecasting and monitoring event trends.
• Reviewing policies and compliance with the intended processes.
• Maintaining records of fact gathering in a concise manner.
• Participating in safety rounds.
• Communication with organization leaders.
• Preparing risk management and patient safety reports.
• Collaborate with large multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to be a resource after hours and weekend on a rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or other healthcare related field required.
• CPHRM or CPPS certification.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience in a hospital or clinical environment.
• Certified Fact Gatherer within one (1) year through the Organization's High Reliability Program and Certified Fact Facilitator within one (1) year through the Organization's High Reliability Program.
• Certifications required upon hire or within one (1) year of employment.