Risk Manager

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

005340

Position Title

Risk Manager - Clinical - 005340

Division

Finance and Administration

Department

175200 - Risk Management

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, five years of directly related experience and current licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse. Knowledge of risk management required.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Risk Management department is seeking to hire a Risk Manager. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

• Conducts various risk investigations, including incidents, adverse events and complaints; prepares reports on findings to Risk Management.
• Assists with providing Risk Management services to hospital and clinical departments.
• Reviews and processes legal requests to ensure HIPAA compliance and records prior to release.
• Reviews medical records and documentation for potential risk issues.
• Maintains working knowledge of the Shield reporting system for hospital and clinic incidents.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Researches and reports on patient issues; creates detailed medical summaries.
• Attends hospital, clinical, and/or campus meetings as needed.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/18/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Monday - Friday

Working Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular