UT Southwestern Medical Center
RN Risk Manager - (Job Number: 768735)
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Job Description
- Req#: 329550
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing and (4) years of experience to include at least (2) two years clinical nursing experience.
- Two (2) years experience in risk management, quality assurance, case management or related health care management field, or in legal field is preferred.
- Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas.
- Reviews and analyzes medical records to investigate patient concerns of care and grievances; obtains input from clinical providers and clinical supervisors; drafts administrative response to patients. As needed, communicates directly with patients (or other requestor if applicable).
- Assists faculty, residents, students, and employees with questions and problems concerning patient communications, risk management, potential liability and direction provided by administrative policies. Provides support for quality review processes.
- Reviews and prepares medical records for legal review; evaluates cases for legal merit and coordinates expert reviews; assists with discovery responses and location of requested documentation.
- Prepares, or assists in preparing, Professional Liability Committee agendas and materials; participates in Professional Liability Committee meetings.
- Coordinates management of patient concerns with counterparts at affiliated institutions.
- Assists with risk management presentations to faculty, residents, and employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work.
UT Southwestern is honored to be a veteran-friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you’ve made to our country. We’re proud to support your next mission.
Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.
Job Summary
The Legal Affairs department has an opening for a Registered Nurse Risk Manager. The position requires good oral and written skills, along with the ability to write and draft letters. Nurses with experience in OB, Obstetrics, Post-Partum or Operating Room preferred.
Required Experience and Education
Job Duties
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion
5323 Harry Hines Blvd (5323H)
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, 75390About the company
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.