HCA Healthcare

Risk Manager

HCA Healthcare • $80K — $110K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Tennessee or compact state required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of risk management or related experience.
  • Proven ability to analyze patient complaints and incidents effectively.
  • Strong understanding of compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
  • Experience in collecting and evaluating risk-related data.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement facility-wide risk identification and reduction systems.
  • Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and federal regulations on risk management data.
  • Evaluate and analyze statistical data regarding incidents, claims, and patient injuries.
  • Advise department leaders on risk management strategies and findings.
  • Collaborate with legal counsel in managing and defending claims against the facility.
  • Assist departments in meeting risk management standards set by accrediting agencies.
  • Lead investigations into incidents and assess risks to mitigate future occurrences.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized comprehensive stroke center.
  • Access to advanced clinical facilities and services such as burn care and trauma care.
  • Participation in a collaborative team focused on patient safety and quality of care.
  • Professional development opportunities within HCA Healthcare.
  • Engagement in community health improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Qualifications

The Risk Manager develops, coordinates, and administers facility-wide systems for risk identification, investigation and reduction. The Manager maintains a network of informational sources and experts. The Manager performs risk surveys and inspects patient care areas, as well as reviews facility and assesses loss potential.

What you will do in this role:

  • Participate in committees as directed (EOC and others as designated by the CQ/PSO.
  • Maintain risk management statistics and files in compliance with Joint Commission and state and federal agencies; promote maximum confidentiality by limiting access of such information.
  • Collect, evaluate, and distribute relevant data concerning patient complaints; patient injuries; aggregate data summaries, monthly trend analyses of incidents, claims profiles and workers' compensation trends; provide aggregate analysis of risk data; maintain statistical trending of losses and other risk management data.
  • Informs department leaders regarding occurrences, issues, findings, and risk management suggestions; provide feedback to directors at all levels in the effort to eliminate risks; assist department leaders in designing risk management programs within their departments.
  • Work with legal counsel to coordinate the investigation, processing, and defense of claims against the facility; record, collect documents, maintain, and provide to defense attorney any requested information and documents necessary to prepare testimony in pending ligations.
  • Advise security on procedures to reduce the frequency and/or minimize the severity of property loss or assets.
  • Provide assistance to departments in complying with Joint Commission or other accrediting agencies, regarding risk management related standards.
  • Recommend appropriate revisions to new or existing policies and procedures to reduce the frequency of future occurrences; recommend ways to minimize risks through system changes; review and revise facility policies as appropriate to maintain adherence to current standards and requirements.
  • Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the institution; assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification of insurance carriers.
  • Directly refer to the Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer those incidents with claims potential; report to higher authority any serious events involving actual or potential injury to patients, visitors, or employees.
  • Investigate patient complaints and ensure timely resolution as per the organizational policy and regulatory standards.
  • Take an active role in FEMA (Failure, Mode and Effects Analysis).
  • Act as resource, internal consultant, and educator for patient safety/risk management issues.
  • Actively participate in Root Cause Analysis.
  • Investigate risk involving actual or potential injury to patients, visitors, and employees; collect information as necessary to prepare for the defense of claims.


What qualifications you will need:

  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
  • 3 years of related experience required.


TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are a state-designated Level I Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

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At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

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HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

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Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
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