What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at UHS?
We are currently looking for a Risk Manager to join our team of dedicated professionals.
Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high-quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Manager of Risk Management is a key member of the Hermitage Hall leadership team, responsible for overseeing the hospital’s Patient Safety and Risk Management Program. This role leads risk management and compliance activities in accordance with organizational policies, licensing requirements, CARF standards, and regulatory expectations.
The Manager coordinates loss prevention efforts, identifies potential risks, and recommends strategies to reduce exposure and enhance patient care quality. Responsibilities also include providing risk prevention education, supporting departmental risk mitigation initiatives, and coordinating regulatory surveys, accreditation reviews, and licensure audits.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and ensure compliance with CARF standards, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Investigate, track, and analyze incidents, adverse events, grievances, and potential liability exposures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor risk management policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to leadership regarding risk mitigation strategies and compliance issues.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational departments to identify, evaluate, and address potential risks.
- Coordinate and support regulatory surveys, accreditation reviews, and licensure audits.
- Prepare reports, track trends, and present risk management data and recommendations to leadership.
- Participates in administrative on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis with other members of the leadership team.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Free meal per shift
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in nursing, social work, social or behavioral science, or other acceptable field preferred
- Two or more years of related experience and/or training preferred
- Experience in a residential setting preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
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