Director - Clinical Risk Management

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Risk Management provides strategic leadership to improve the quality and safety of care by identifying and addressing clinical and organizational risks, and driving initiatives that prevent harm to patients and protect the organization. Collaborates with hospital, practice managers, health support center (HSC) representatives, insurers, attorneys and others to serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) for all items related to clinical risk management. Establishes and proposes clinical risk management goals and initiatives for risk reduction and any policies and procedures to accompany. Educates leaders and stakeholders within the hospitals and HSC in the essentials of risk management, emerging trends, and identified opportunities and strategies to prevent loss. Serves as a resource and SME to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Health (DOH), and The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Participates in HSC committees, workgroups and councils to develop resources for LifePoint affiliates that incorporate sound risk management guidance. May serve on work groups and committees.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants must have solid, previous work experience in Quality/Risk Management in healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Risk Management/Quality in an acute setting is preferred.
• Certified Professional in HealthCare Risk Management (CPHRM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership to improve the quality and safety of care by identifying and addressing clinical and organizational risks
• Drives initiatives that prevent harm to patients and protect the organization
• Collaborates with hospital, practice managers, health support center (HSC) representatives, insurers, attorneys and others to serve as a resource and subject matter expert (SME) for all items related to clinical risk management
• Establishes and proposes clinical risk management goals and initiatives for risk reduction and any policies and procedures to accompany
• Educates leaders and stakeholders within the hospitals and HSC in the essentials of risk management, emerging trends, and identified opportunities and strategies to prevent loss
• Serves as a resource and SME to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including but not limited to The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Health (DOH), and The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Participates in HSC committees, workgroups and councils to develop resources for LifePoint affiliates that incorporate sound risk management guidance
• May serve on work groups and committees

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director