Director of Risk Management

Prime Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

1d • $77,272 - $114,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Risk Management Program across multiple locations in the area to control and minimize loss while protecting the organization’s assets. The Director of Risk Management coordinates the program across multiple departments and medical staff, actively supporting performance improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care. In addition, the Director of Risk Management will collaborate with safety and security personnel and participate in risk-related initiatives to strengthen organizational safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred
• Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas
• Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred.
• Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide initiatives to reduce medical errors, adverse events, and patient harm while evaluating incidents and reviewing patient complaints
• Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission and CMS while managing adverse event reporting and working with legal counsel on liability issues
• Oversee the incident reporting system, investigates root causes, analyzes data trends, and prepares reports for executives and the board
• Develop and enforce hospital risk management policies, train staff on safety and compliance, and collaborate with department heads for consistency
• Coordinate with insurers on malpractice and liability claims, reviews coverage, and assists with negotiations and settlements
• Act as a bridge between nursing staff, administration, and legal teams while serving on patient safety and compliance committees
• Advise senior leadership on organizational risk exposure, prevention strategies, and overall safety initiatives

What This Job Offers

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