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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Work Arrangement: Onsite - Office space available at location listed The Director of Risk Management is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining a comprehensive risk management and patient safety program within the hospital. The role focuses on minimizing organizational risk exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety through proactive identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks. This individual will collaborate closely with hospital leadership, clinical departments, and the corporate risk management team to implement enterprise-wide risk reduction strategies, oversee claims management, and facilitate patient safety initiatives in accordance with corporate policies and industry best practices. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee all aspects of risk management and patient safety programs across the facility. Conduct risk assessments for new and existing services, processes, and systems. Manage incident reporting, claims management, and investigation processes, including root cause analysis and follow-up. Facilitate Patient Safety Council meetings and ensure integration of the corporate TERM (Tracking, Evaluation, and Risk Management) program into facility operations. Develop and track action plans to address identified risks and adverse events. Partner with department directors and the executive team to implement risk reduction strategies and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Prepare reports, analyze risk-related data, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to risk events, claims, and safety initiatives. Educate staff and leadership on risk prevention, compliance, and patient safety principles. Serve as the primary liaison with corporate risk management, legal counsel, and insurance carriers. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (Required). 2-5 years of risk management experience in a hospital or acute care setting (Required). Demonstrated experience in leadership and risk program development within a healthcare environment. Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA, etc.) and risk management best practices. Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications / Certifications Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) Registered Nurse (RN) license. Experience implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) or patient safety programs in acute care facilities. Experience with claims management systems and root cause analysis methodologies. Key Skills Risk Management & Patient Safety Leadership Claims Management & Investigation Root Cause Analysis & Action Planning Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission) Data Analysis & ReportingPolicy & Procedure Development Training & Education on Risk Reduction Team Collaboration & Executive Communication Acute Care / Hospital Operations Knowledge #J-18808-Ljbffr Veracity Software Inc

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