Hospital Risk Management Director

Overview

• Lead risk management initiatives within a healthcare organization, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient safety across all operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement effective risk management policies and strategies.
• Act as a primary liaison for regulatory compliance, accreditation processes, and infection control efforts.
• Provide education and training to staff on risk management protocols and patient safety practices.
• Coordinate investigations of incidents and claims, ensuring thorough documentation and resolution.
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to ensure adherence to standards of care and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance risk prevention and patient safety outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and maintain the organization's risk management plan, setting annual goals and objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across clinical and non-clinical areas to identify potential issues.
• Participate in root cause analyses and failure mode effect analyses for incident investigations.
• Prepare confidential reports of significant occurrences for peer review committees.
• Collaborate with security and HR to enforce safety practices and prevent workplace violence.
• Educate staff on risk management, patient safety, and incident reporting protocols.
• Coordinate civil rights compliance and training for staff, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
• Manage claims and litigation processes, ensuring timely reporting and resolution.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a health science-related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in an acute care facility.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management or Healthcare Quality preferred.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, accreditation, and infection control practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with clinical and administrative teams.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and managing incident investigations.
• Knowledge of civil rights compliance and regulatory requirements in healthcare.