RN Risk Manager, Legal Affairs

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The RN Risk Manager reviews patient concerns and grievances, analyzes medical records, collaborates with clinical staff, and drafts responses to patients or requestors as needed. Advises faculty, residents, students, and employees on patient communications, risk management, potential liability, and administrative policies; supports quality review activities. Prepares and reviews medical records for legal evaluation, coordinates expert reviews, and assists with discovery responses and document collection. Assists with the preparation of Professional Liability Committee agendas and materials and participates in committee meetings. Coordinates resolution of patient concerns with affiliated institutions and healthcare partners. Supports risk management education and presentations for faculty, residents, and employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates are strongly advised to include a cover letter with submission of application.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  

• Experience
  4 years of experience to include at least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE By Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire
  

Preferred

• Experience
  2 years Experience in risk management, quality assurance, case management or related health care management field, or in legal field.
  

JOB DUTIES

• 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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
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.