Risk Management Manager

UHS • $95K — $115K *
Murrieta, CA 92562In-Person
Healthcare
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 3-5 years of experience in healthcare risk management.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience in acute care settings.
  • Strong understanding of risk management processes including identification, reduction, and claims management.
  • Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards and California acute care regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and evaluation of the Patient Safety and Risk Management Program.
  • Partner with leadership to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
  • Manage the incident reporting process and ensure thorough investigations.
  • Analyze patient safety events to identify trends and implement strategies.
  • Present risk management reports to committees on safety and compliance issues.
  • Investigate serious incidents and collaborate with corporate teams for resolutions.
  • Coordinate claims management activities related to legal requests and documentation.

Benefits

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Career development opportunities across UHS locations
  • HealthStream online learning with free CEU courses
  • Competitive compensation and generous PTO
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in Wildomar, California, is a licensed 122-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission. It is Southwest Riverside County's only designated Trauma Center and a county-designated Paramedic Base Station. The hospital performs more than 4,000 surgeries a year, and has an average of 4,000 Emergency Department visits per month. The hospital features a Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Center of Excellence and the region's only Total Joint Center.

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital in Murrieta, California, is a 120 bed acute-care hospital with the region's only Pediatric Emergency Services team (for children 14 and under) provided by board certified Rady Children's emergency medicine physicians. Rancho Springs Hospital also provides the area's only OB/Emergency Department program, which gives expectant mothers 24/7 on-site access to OB/GYN physician coverage. The Childbirth Center at Rancho Springs Hospital is the largest in the region and features spacious family-friendly private suites. Rancho's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is operated by Rady Children's.

Employee will be required to float between the two facilities (Southwest Health Rancho Springs and Inland Valley Hospitals) based on operational needs, with appropriate orientation and competency validation provided.

Benefits include:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Diverse programming to expand your experience
  • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Job description Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management, the Manager of Risk Management is as a key member of the SWHS leadership team and will be responsible for leading our hospitals Patient Safety-Risk Management Plan. This position will ensure that a framework is established and utilized to lead risk management programs that are proven to deliver tangible operational and strategic business value, supports a Just Culture, and promotes exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the Patient Safety and Risk Management Program, including annual review of goals, objectives, and patient safety initiatives.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks, ensuring effective corrective action plans are developed and monitored.
  • Coordinate and manage the incident reporting process, ensuring events are thoroughly investigated, documented, trended, and resolved in a timely manner.
  • Analyze patient safety events, near misses, sentinel events, and adverse occurrences to identify trends and implement risk reduction strategies.
  • Prepare and present risk management and patient safety reports to various committees, including Fall Prevention, Pressure Injury Prevention, Medication Safety, and Environment of Care (EOC).
  • Serve as a key resource to leadership on risk assessment, liability exposure, patient safety, and regulatory compliance matters.
  • Investigate serious incidents and critical events, collaborating with corporate risk management and executive leadership to ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.
  • Coordinate claims management activities, including gathering documentation, responding to legal requests, maintaining case files, and supporting depositions, mediations, and litigation proceedings.
  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of adverse events, critical incidents, and regulatory notifications in accordance with organizational and corporate requirements.
  • Assist with accreditation readiness, regulatory surveys, and compliance activities, serving as a liaison with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
  • Support leaders in developing plans of correction and implementing sustainable process improvements to address identified deficiencies.
  • Collaborate with education and operational departments to develop and deliver training on patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
  • Promote a culture of safety by driving initiatives that reduce risk, improve quality outcomes, and enhance the patient care experience.
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and risk management best practices to support organizational compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field.
    • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in healthcare risk management.
    • Minimum 3 years leadership experience in related field required, acute care experience.
    • In-depth knowledge of r isk management processes including risk identification, risk reduction, mitigation, claims management, and contract review.
    • Knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards, Centers of Medicare Conditions of Participation, California acute care regulations, and the functions of the California Department of Public Health. Ability to respond and develop plans of correction/evidence to regulatory agencies preferred.

About UHS

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Professional Growth and Development

UHS believes in nurturing the career growth of its team members through comprehensive professional development programs. These include leadership training, diversity training, and continuous education in the latest healthcare practices, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to advance their career.

Benefits and Culture

Employment at UHS comes with competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of each team member and their families. The company culture at UHS is built on a foundation of respect and inclusion, where diversity is celebrated and every voice is heard.

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