Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $81,600.00 - $116,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Job Description
UF Health Jacksonville is a premier academic medical center dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare services to the community while fostering innovation, research, and education. As part of the larger University of Florida Health system, UF Health Jacksonville is recognized for its commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and clinical quality. The institution serves a diverse patient population with comprehensive services across various specialties, continuously striving to improve healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge treatments, research initiatives, and community engagement. Their approach integrates academic resources with clinical expertise, creating a learning environment that supports the ongoing development of healthcare professionals who are capable of advancing the field and enhancing patient experiences.
The role of Clinical Risk Manager at UF Health Jacksonville is integral to maintaining and improving the safety and quality of care delivered to patients. This full-time onsite position, located in Gainesville, FL with a Monday through Friday schedule, focuses on leading patient safety investigations, reducing organizational risk, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The Clinical Risk Manager is responsible for proactively identifying potential risks and adverse events within clinical settings and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks effectively. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams including legal, quality, claims, and patient safety departments, this role requires a keen analytical mindset and a strong foundation in healthcare risk management principles. The Clinical Risk Manager will conduct thorough investigations into patient safety events, perform root cause analyses, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance process safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Furthermore, the role involves educating staff and leadership on risk reduction and patient safety practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance.
In addition to addressing specific incidents and maintaining regulatory compliance with bodies such as the Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA, the Clinical Risk Manager actively participates in broader organizational initiatives related to clinical quality and safety performance. This critical function of the healthcare team supports UF Health Jacksonville's mission to provide a safe and trustworthy environment where patients receive the highest standard of care. By analyzing claims data and safety reports, the manager helps detect trends and system vulnerabilities to preemptively address potential hazards. This position also entails collaboration with clinical and operational leaders to ensure that safety policies are not only implemented but also embraced across the organization. Candidates for this role should be equipped with excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, a strong background in healthcare risk management or related fields, and proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office tools. This position presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health system's safety and risk management infrastructure, ultimately protecting patients and supporting organizational goals.
The role of Clinical Risk Manager at UF Health Jacksonville is integral to maintaining and improving the safety and quality of care delivered to patients. This full-time onsite position, located in Gainesville, FL with a Monday through Friday schedule, focuses on leading patient safety investigations, reducing organizational risk, and driving quality improvement initiatives. The Clinical Risk Manager is responsible for proactively identifying potential risks and adverse events within clinical settings and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks effectively. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams including legal, quality, claims, and patient safety departments, this role requires a keen analytical mindset and a strong foundation in healthcare risk management principles. The Clinical Risk Manager will conduct thorough investigations into patient safety events, perform root cause analyses, and develop actionable recommendations to enhance process safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Furthermore, the role involves educating staff and leadership on risk reduction and patient safety practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance.
In addition to addressing specific incidents and maintaining regulatory compliance with bodies such as the Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA, the Clinical Risk Manager actively participates in broader organizational initiatives related to clinical quality and safety performance. This critical function of the healthcare team supports UF Health Jacksonville's mission to provide a safe and trustworthy environment where patients receive the highest standard of care. By analyzing claims data and safety reports, the manager helps detect trends and system vulnerabilities to preemptively address potential hazards. This position also entails collaboration with clinical and operational leaders to ensure that safety policies are not only implemented but also embraced across the organization. Candidates for this role should be equipped with excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, a strong background in healthcare risk management or related fields, and proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office tools. This position presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health system's safety and risk management infrastructure, ultimately protecting patients and supporting organizational goals.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical or healthcare-related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, process improvement, healthcare quality, or related activities within an acute care hospital setting
- Ability to analyze data and identify trends
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of healthcare risk management principles and patient safety practices preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical or healthcare-related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, process improvement, healthcare quality, or related activities within an acute care hospital setting
- Academic medical center and inpatient hospital experience preferred
- Consideration may be given to candidates with an Associate degree in an acute care-based clinical discipline and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, process improvement, or healthcare quality initiatives
- Demonstrated experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing recommendations based on findings
- Strong leadership, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of healthcare risk management principles, patient safety practices, and quality improvement methodologies preferred
- Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, AHCA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation standards preferred
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, laws, and safety requirements preferred
Job Duties
- Investigate patient safety events to determine severity, potential harm, and reportability in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and risk management standards
- Conduct root cause analyses (RCAs), event investigations, and debriefings, while identifying opportunities for process improvement and sharing lessons learned
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver clinical risk management, patient safety, and risk reduction education programs for staff and leadership
- Collaborate with the Self Insurance Program (SIP), Claims, Legal, Quality, and Patient Safety teams regarding event investigations and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure implementation and follow-up of recommendations identified through event management activities, performance improvement initiatives, and corrective action plans
- Conduct daily review, analysis, and trending of patient safety reports, adverse events, and near-miss occurrences
- Analyze claims data, event reports, and operational trends to identify risk exposures and develop proactive risk reduction strategies
- Participate in clinical quality, patient safety, and organizational performance improvement initiatives across the facility
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance
- Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, AHCA, and other applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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