Clinical Risk Management Associate - PRN - Cooper University Hospital

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Under the direction of the Director of Risk Management & Insurance, the Risk Manager (RM) is responsible to support and carry out the risk management related program activities on a day-to-day basis.

Acts as a resource by presenting relevant risk management issues for discussion and evaluation of potential risk reduction strategies, policy and/or organizational changes.

Ensures effective loss prevention and loss control in compliance with state, federal and CUH standards.

Conducts investigation of unanticipated/unexpected clinical outcomes, preventable significant clinical outcomes and potential compensable events (PCEs). 

Participates in the analysis of risk management data, develops and conducts risk management educational programs, and provides risk management advice with the objective of maintaining patient safety, enhancing quality care, and minimizing loss across the Health system including ambulatory and hospital care locations.

Prepares various incident summary reports, provides all required documentation for investigations, activities Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interacting with staff, department leadership and clinical providers on sensitive clinical practice issues.

Must demonstrate and apply knowledge of federal and state statutes specific to health care, medical terminology and hospital or department policies, procedures and practices.

Requires ability to manage and negotiate in emotional and confrontational situations, with sensitivity to operations and culture of the facility and health system as a whole.

Experience Required

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field