Registered Nurse – Risk Manager

Aspirus Health

RN Risk Manager facilitating clinical risk management activities at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. Collaborating with teams to manage adverse events and improve patient safety outcomes.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,764 - $146,646 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in nursing Required
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical risk managementrisk assessmentevent reporting analysisprocess improvement workflowsclaims managementpatient safety practicesregulatory complianceeducation and trainingmitigation strategiesquality outcomes

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipconsultationguidanceorganizational skillspresentation skillsteamworkproblem-solvingcultural competency

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in NursingRegistered Nurse (RN) LicenseCertified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)CPR/Basic Life Support