Director of Risk Management

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia • Columbia, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management plans, organizes, directs, and oversees risk management activities at the facility. The role promotes a safe environment for patients, clients, employees, and visitors while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory agencies. The Director identifies risks that could cause harm, litigation, negative media, or other losses; leads investigations; and develops proactive strategies to prevent harm and liability. This leadership position collaborates with facility departments, corporate risk management, Legal, Patient Advocacy, QAPI disciplines, and facility leadership to improve safety and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in clinical healthcare, risk management, business, finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in a risk management position.
• Experience with CARF, DEA, Joint Commission, or CMS surveys as required by the supported service line.
• CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or a related field.
• At least one year of supervisory experience.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).
• First aid, which may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive risk management program throughout the facility.
• Collaborate and consult with the corporate risk management department.
• Lead investigations and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility.
• Work with the Legal team to assess liability and the probability of legal action for potential notification.
• Implement, educate, and encourage incident reporting according to policy.
• Develop and implement systems that support patient safety.
• Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting.
• Work with employees to make incident reporting more effective and efficient.
• Collaborate with facility leadership and departments to monitor and promote compliance with organizational policies and procedures, laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify high-risk areas that could cause harm to people receiving services, visitors, or employees.
• Provide staff development and training on identifying, reporting, mitigating, and minimizing risk.
• Work with the Patient Advocate to review complaints and grievances for potential exposures.
• Coordinate with facility leadership to establish and implement a Safe Catch Program.
• Collaborate with QAPI disciplines on Root Cause Analyses for specified events.
• Establish and lead a Safety Committee that develops measurable safety initiatives based on facility data.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management, performance improvement, policy and procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and career pathing.
• Executive mentorship and a corporate clinical mentor.
• Competitive salary and bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, extended sick leave, and personal days.
• Industry-leading training and support.

What This Job Offers

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