Environmental Risk & Safety Manager

Kahala Nui•Honolulu, HI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kāhala Nui, considered Hawaiʻi’s premier senior living community, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental Risk & Safety Manager (ERSM) to join our team. The ERSM supports the development, coordination, and ongoing management of Kāhala Nui’s corporate risk management and safety culture programs. This role works closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Nursing Home Administrator, Human Resources, and the broader Leadership Team to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the entire community. The ERSM supports risk control, disaster preparedness, claims coordination, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance across both clinical and non-clinical settings. This position promotes systems-based thinking and upholds Kāhala Nui’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment for residents, associates, and visitors. Occasional out of state travel to conferences may be required. This position is 100% on-site. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, risk management, or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare risk management, compliance, quality, safety, or related field.
Valid driver's license.
Working knowledge of healthcare risk management, claims coordination, safety principles, quality improvement, and regulatory standards.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support improvement initiatives.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to present to large groups and clearly communicate with diverse audiences, including associates, leadership, residents, and board members.
Proof of annual TB clearance in accordance with state regulations (upon hire).

Nice To Haves

Experience with incident review and claims coordination.
ARM, CPHRM, CSP, CPASRM certifications.
Equivalent education or experience may be substituted at the hiring manager's discretion.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and manage corporate risk management and safety culture programs.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the community.
Support risk control, disaster preparedness, and claims coordination.
Implement safety initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Promote systems-based thinking to maintain a safe environment for residents, associates, and visitors.
Analyze data, identify trends, and support improvement initiatives.
Present to large groups and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.