Risk Management Analyst RN - Risk Management

Risk Management Analyst RN - Risk Management

Executes organization-wide risk management program in collaboration with Risk Management Director and SJHS Claims Manager. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the identification, prevention and management of clinical and non-clinical risks and day-to-day administration of the risk management program. Responsible for working with a high degree of autonomy as well as collaboration within the assigned ministries and the broader complex organization to build effective relationships and establish credibility with staff, leaders, physicians, patients and visitors in order to advance the risk management objectives, assure compliance with regulatory mandates and standards, improve patient safety and quality of care and protect organizational assets. Acts as a subject matter expert, resource, internal consultant and educator for risk management issues. The role encompasses the key risk management functional areas of loss prevention and reduction, claims management and litigation support, risk transfer through insurance, regulatory and accreditation compliance and bioethics.  Position requires "on-call" availability.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Health System and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our office location listed below:
  • Texas: Lubbock
• Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.
• Work Status Available:
  • Full Time
• Shift Available:
  • Day
• Shifts Hours:
  • 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, with some flexibility; night and weekend rotating call requirement every 5-6 weeks  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare related from an accredited university; Nursing preferred or 3 years of experience in a clinical risk management/patient safety role with related professional certification, CPHRM or CPPS, or able to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, or other health care related program.    
• Coursework/Training: On the job training and attendance at workshops and seminars by SJHS and external resources.    
• Upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License.
• 5 years General Nursing or Healthcare-related experience. Healthcare experience should be within a clinical setting such as hospital, outpatient clinic or home health services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Healthcare related field from an accredited university or
  • J.D.: Healthcare related field from an accredited university.  
• Upon hire: Certification in Risk Management (CPHRM), Patient Safety (CPPS) or Health Care Quality (CPHQ).
• Experience with TeamSTEPPS or High Reliability Organization programs.
• Legal or investigative experience.
• Risk Management/Patient Safety/Quality Management experience.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Us
About the TeamSince 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.