RN Manager, Risk Management

Lifepoint Health•Las Cruces, NM
•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Risk plays a key role in coordinating multiple facets of the overall risk management process. They manage risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation by collaborating with all levels of leadership, provider, front end staff and other stakeholders to implement sustainable corrective actions. They manage the evolving needs of potential and active litigation cases to include investigations, interviews, depositions, gathering of legal hold records and other needs as determined by legal counsel. They are responsible for training leaders, providers and various hospital staff on the risk management program and reporting of incidents. Responsible for the overall risk management program of the hospital and affiliated clinics. Provide consultation regarding informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, professional liability exposure, and oversee the facility’s insurance policies for professional liability, general liability, and property claims management activities. They also serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility.

Requirements

  • Current state RN license.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
  • BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Nursing.
  • At least 3 years as a Director/Manager.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior acute healthcare risk management experience (can substitute for leadership experience).
  • Experience working in a for-profit hospital.
  • Previous Director level experience.
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification preferred upon hire and required within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate multiple facets of the overall risk management process.
  • Manage risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation.
  • Collaborate with all levels of leadership, providers, front-end staff, and other stakeholders to implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Manage the evolving needs of potential and active litigation cases, including investigations, interviews, depositions, and gathering of legal hold records.
  • Train leaders, providers, and hospital staff on the risk management program and incident reporting.
  • Oversee the overall risk management program of the hospital and affiliated clinics.
  • Provide consultation regarding informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.
  • Oversee the facility’s insurance policies for professional liability, general liability, and property claims management activities.
  • Serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer for the facility.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Extended illness bank package for full-time employees
  • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
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