Risk Management Director - Healthcare develops and administers risk management programs. Creates and modifies policies to comply with safety legislation, JCAHO, HIPAA, and industry practices. Being a Risk Management Director - Healthcare coordinates and develops hospital-wide programs for quality patient care and risk-free services. Acts as the liaison to attorneys, insurance companies, and individuals. Additionally, Risk Management Director - Healthcare investigates any incidences that may result in an asset loss. Oversees insurance designed to protect the health system from loss. Collects information related to the claims and lawsuits made against the health system. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Risk Management Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Risk Management Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
A wonderful new opportunity has become available at a state-of-the-art, award-winning acute care hospital for a Hospital Director Quality and Risk located in Northern New Mexico!
This patient-centered, non-profit, 160 bed hospital holds numerous awards and prides itself on providing exceptional patient care to members of the community for over 100 years.
Reporting to the CEO, the Quality and Risk Director will lead an experienced Quality and Patient Safety team of Quality and Risk Specialists and Nurses to ensure and maintain patient safety within the Healthcare System. The Quality and Risk Director will manage the research process, data collection, best practices implementation, and consistently and effectively ensure departments are fully aware and following patient safety protocols and guidelines.
In addition, the Quality and Risk Director will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team across the Health System to ensure proper reporting per organizational policies and facilitate quality management activities.
Located in beautiful Northern New Mexico, the Hospital Director Quality and Risk will enjoy all that New Mexico has to offer including mountains, lakes, and beautiful scenery in every direction. There are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from including hiking, sightseeing, and access to numerous shopping and dining options.
The Hospital Director Quality and Risk will be offered a competitive salary with a generous benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning hospital and make a difference in both the hospital and the community you’ll serve.