Registered Nurse (RN) - Risk Manager
UW Health
Middleton, WI
$98K-147K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
Description
100% FTE, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. This position is hybrid and will include travel enterprise-wide.
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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking an RN Risk Manager to:
- Facilitate clinical risk management activities, including identification, investigation, analysis, and mitigation of patient safety events and organizational risk exposures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, committees, and leadership groups to manage adverse events, support regulatory compliance, and implement sustainable solutions that improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Analyze event reporting trends, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate response plans to reduce liability and enhance risk prevention strategies.
- Provide education, guidance, and consultation on clinical risk practices, policies, and regulatory requirements while actively participating in organizational committees, councils, and workgroups to promote a culture of safety.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing Required
Work Experience
- 3 years of experience in clinical risk management or as a clinician working in a healthcare delivery system Required
- Broad clinical background in multiple patient care settings. Experience with professional liability insurance/claims management. Experience with process improvement workflows and evaluation of safety events. Experience presenting educational material to diverse audiences Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact or current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois and required certification for respective nursing departments Required
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) within 2 Yrs Required
- CPR/Basic Life Support Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employer
UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
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Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.