Risk Management Director manages and administers an organization's risk-management programs. Implements policies, procedures, and controls to monitor and minimize the risk exposure of assets. Being a Risk Management Director researches internal and external risk factors including economic, market, and regulatory risks that may affect the organization. Routinely evaluates the effectiveness of procedures and collaborates with internal stakeholders to monitor changes in the business environment. Additionally, Risk Management Director manages statistical analysis and designing of financial models to predict the risk exposure of an organization's assets. Reviews risk analysis reports to ensure risks are identified and managed effectively. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Risk Management Director 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. To be a Risk Management Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Safety and Risk Management (DSRM) will be responsible to manage the organization-wide risk management and patient safety programs in order to improve patient care and outcomes, reduce risk and provide guidance to clinical staff. The DSRM will develop and maintain systems within WCCHC to detect, monitor, prevent, organize, measure, investigate, report and manage patient adverse events, malpractice claims, incident reports and other indicators of potential patient harm and employee safety.
The DSRM will work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and clinical staff to educate on standards, monitor and report on programs, review policies and procedures, develop and implement systems/processes to improve health outcomes, services and compliance.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. Associates Degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in a health care organization or setting required. Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in the health care field preferred.
2. Three (3) years’ experience in leadership and management required
3. Healthcare Professional License preferred
4. Five (5) years of progressive experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in Healthcare risk management, compliance and/or patient safety highly desired
5. Certification in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) and is required. If not certified upon hire this will need to be obtained by the end of the first year of employment
6. Certification in Root Cause Analysis is preferred
7. Certified to teach Basic Life Support required. If not certified upon hire this will need to be obtained by the end of the first year of employment
8. Completed National Incident Management System (NIMS) training preferred
9. A valid Driver’s License and daily access to an automobile required
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