Director of Risk Management

Responsible for the loss prevention program and patient safety program in the designated facility and to serve as a resource to all professional and hospital staff as well as the medical staff at the facility. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in the loss prevention program and patient safety initiatives of the designated entity and its facilities on the Campus.
• Coordinates the investigation of potential and actual claims and lawsuits in the entity through gathering evidence, conducting interviews and reviewing relevant medical record documentation and participating in the root cause analysis process.
• Reviews unusual occurrence reports, investigates further if indicated, and recommends corrective action in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of corrective action and recommends additional action if necessary.
• Trends incidents, occurrences, claims and lawsuits within the facility; recommends corrective action in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of corrective action and recommends additional action if necessary.
• Identifies existing risk exposures in the facility; recommends methods of controlling these in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of action and recommends additional action if necessary.
• Represents risk management and the concepts of patient safety on relevant committees of the organization and provides the necessary leadership, reports and/or guidance on management and operational issues.
• Coordinates the response to discovery devices in lawsuits against the entity as indicated and/or requested.
• Participates in professional activities, associations and certifications related to risk management and patient safety.
• Completes assigned goals.

Education Description

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical and/or management experience.

Licensure Description

Current licensure/registration in relevant area of education and/or profession (i.e. RN, RHIA, etc); Certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM-Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management), Quality Management (CPHQ-Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) and/or Patient Safety (CPPS-Certified Professional in Patient Safety) a plus.

Special Skills Description

Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques which are central to the risk management profession. Knowledge of licensure and accrediting requirements; ability to communicate and work effectively with medical staff, department heads and administration; assertive, objective, tactful and courteous in all dealings with professional staff, patients and guests; excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.