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Clinical Risk Manager I
Req#: 326388
Location:
Facilities: Main Campus
Professional Area: Quality
Department: 4020 CCHS Risk Management-Legal
Job Code: 000376
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days + Call
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Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As Clinical Risk Manager I, you will direct the Clinical Risk Management Program and implement initiatives to ensure operational alignment with organizational objectives. You will develop leading investigations, manage and analyze data and establish risk management educational programs for assigned areas. Serving as a member of the local leadership team, you will address unique challenges within the assigned facility while modeling Cleveland Clinic Core Values and behavioral standards. This role is essential to the overall functioning and organization of the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise.
A caregiver in this position works on a hybrid schedule from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Safety Event Reporting System (SERS) Event Management: Identifies, codes, and manages event reports for assigned Institutes or Hospitals.
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Collaborate with leadership and support teams to develop and achieve clinical risk management goals and accomplish duties assigned to the role.
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Incorporate enterprise priorities and regulatory requirements and benchmarks.
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Conduct and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA); identifying root cause and causal factors of events leading to sustainable improvement.
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Apply management processes for disclosure of unanticipated outcomes and medical errors.
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Frequently presents risk and safety data and efficiently leads meetings.
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Perform all duties under supervision of the department leader or experienced CRMs.
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Identify cases that may be potential claims and provide an early notification to other departments (Law, ERI) once identified.
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Present cases to Medical Legal, Huddle I and Huddle II in a timely manner.
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Participate in Institute/Hospital Committees representing Clinical Risk Management.
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Drive continuous improvement activity around clinical risk management priorities and coordinates improvement projects.
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Act as the local expert in clinical risk management for the Hospital/Institute.
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Facilitate the risk and safety of event data analysis and decision making.
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Support enterprise improvement projects as necessary.
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On-call responsibilities to provide 24/7 CRM consultation coverage per established CRM department process.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) or in a health science
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Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
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Five years of clinical experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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One year of risk management, quality management or legal nurse consulting experience
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Ability to facilitate meetings
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Previous interaction with all levels within an organization
Physical Requirements:
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Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
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Requires frequent computer entry, standing, walking and sitting. Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision.
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Normal or corrected hearing and speech.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $76,540.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $116,747.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
Nursing Support Career Paths
Working for Cleveland Clinic is more than just a job – it can be a launching point for an exceptional career. Nursing Support plays a critical role in ensuring excellent care and positive patient experiences. There is a wide range of roles to contribute to this vital team. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to define and follow your own unique career path, whether in Nursing Support or other areas of our organization. Nursing Support opportunities include:
Benefits Offerings
Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. Explore the following benefits and get a closer look at how we’re focused on what matters most to you.

We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
- Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers. The health plan also offers Healthy Choice, a voluntary program where participants earn premium discounts for achieving wellness goals.
- Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
- Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
- Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Because financial security is essential to a secure retirement, we sponsor a comprehensive retirement program to help you build for your financial future:
- Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
- The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).

- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
- Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
- Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
- Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
- Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
- Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.


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