Sr Risk Management Consultant - Sinai Hospital

• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI HOSPITAL
• QUALITY LBH
• Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-5:00pm
• RN OTHER
• 97059
• $46.79-$72.52 Experience based
• Posted: Today

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Risk Management Consultant will provide a broad range of administrative, facilitation and support functions in the areas of Risk Management and Patient Safety across LifeBridge Health. This role serves as a resource to staff to enhance patient safety, promote patient safety, quality of care to minimize risk and to protect the assets of the LifeBridge Health System.

• Serves as a risk management resource to all clinical and support departments.
• Collaborates with system RMCs on how to best review management data, conduct Root Cause Analysis, and comply with risk management related standards by The Joint Commission, Maryland Department of Health and other regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Conducts critical analysis of event reports to determine next steps requisite for follow-up.
• Performs root cause analysis, identification of potential compensable events, placing of bill holds, and completion of insurance notification. Participates in facility based daily safety huddles, committees directed toward promoting quality of care and regulatory compliance; with availability to attend/cover committee meetings on behalf of the Director.
• Supports mitigation strategies and resolves patient safety concerns with effective negotiation skills and confidence.
• Based on identified needs, coordinates and manages various risk management and patient safety initiatives across LBH.
• Supports the Director with policy and procedure review and development.
• Collaborates with the Director in developing Risk Management educational programs and presentations to report Risk Management and Patient Safety data as needed.
• Manages multiple work streams within the same or multiple facility environments across the organization.
• Leads and/or assists department leadership and colleagues with special projects, initiatives that could lead to risk reduction strategies.
• Partners with appropriate departments to analyze and trend data and identify opportunities reduce risk and improve patient safety.
• Audits systemwide programs and RCAs and develops strategies to manage workflow and create efficiencies.
• Coordinates system wide internal risk management compliance auditing in the LBH event reporting and RCA system.
• Identifies risk exposures regarding emerging trends, patterns and findings based upon risk assessments, FMEA and event occurrence reporting information, peer review findings, quality trending, proactive risk assessments or gap analyses in ambulatory settings and hospital departments.
• Communicates findings to appropriate partners and assists in development of process improvements. Develops education plans based on the needs of the facility/organization.
• Partners with RMCs and various stakeholders across LBH to provide education regarding all areas of risk management and patient safety.
• Develops and implements educational plans for staff around organizational activities and the daily administration of its risk management program.
• Partners with department leaders and Director to ensure execution of short and long term Risk Management initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain current knowledge and competency on developing trends in healthcare risk management, patient safety, high reliability, and Maryland state and federal regulatory requirements. Utilize the domains of Enterprise Risk Management throughout the risk management activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• BSN or higher nursing degree required
• Current RN license in Maryland (or compact state as applicable)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience; 5+ years of experience preferred
• Risk Management Certification preferred

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

• Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.