At South Shore Health, we come together to improve the health of our family, friends and neighbors by bringing people, caregivers and excellence in medicine together. We are seeking a Clinical Risk Manager to join the executive team at South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, management and advancement of our Risk Management Program, you will participate in proactive, system-wide risk identification, investigation, mitigation and risk reduction activities.
Responsibilities:
Participate in planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and documenting an integrated, comprehensive and proactive risk management program
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing risk-management consultation and support to providers and staff as needed
Identify and assess unusual incidents, unexpected outcomes and potential risks, translating learnings into the development of loss prevention strategies
Perform comprehensive system analysis of patient safety events and serious reportable events utilizing just culture principles and standard processes
Work with medical staff, clinical services, patient safety, quality management and administration to develop clinical and systems approaches to error prevention
Support staff in investigation/review process, debriefs, corrective actions and follow-up
Complete required reporting and documentation in accordance with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards and requirements
Participate in on-call schedule to enable 24/7 coverage for inquiries on risk management matters
Qualifications:
BSN or health-related science degree; master's preferred
3+ years of hospital or health system risk management experience
CPHRM or CPPS preferred; required within one year of hire
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to lead and direct system-level IPC program
Strong analytical skills to identify and monitor practice patterns and trends and identify opportunities for improvement
Ability to delegate, effectively supervise and plan for the timely and successful completion of short and long-term objectives is essential
Strong communication and organizational skills, including superior skills in financial, written and oral formats
More About South Shore Hospital
South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts’s leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care. We are consistently recognized for quality of care, including being recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. Our hospital has also received Magnet Recognition Program designation, a distinction only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve. Join us in providing world-class care to the communities of the South Shore.
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Located South of Boston, but within easy driving or boating distance of greater New England, the South Shore is a wonderful place to live. No matter your interest: history, the beach, music, art, shopping, fine cuisine, foliage, sports – we have it all. And with some of the best schools in the country, from kindergarten to college, this is a great place to raise a family.
