Director of Risk Management

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Work Arrangement: Onsite - Office space available at location listed

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining a comprehensive risk management and patient safety program within the hospital. The role focuses on minimizing organizational risk exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety through proactive identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks.

This individual will collaborate closely with hospital leadership, clinical departments, and the corporate risk management team to implement enterprise-wide risk reduction strategies, oversee claims management, and facilitate patient safety initiatives in accordance with corporate policies and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of risk management and patient safety programs across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing services, processes, and systems.
• Manage incident reporting, claims management, and investigation processes, including root cause analysis and follow-up.
• Facilitate Patient Safety Council meetings and ensure integration of the corporate TERM (Tracking, Evaluation, and Risk Management) program into facility operations.
• Develop and track action plans to address identified risks and adverse events.
• Partner with department directors and the executive team to implement risk reduction strategies and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Prepare reports, analyze risk-related data, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to risk events, claims, and safety initiatives.
• Educate staff and leadership on risk prevention, compliance, and patient safety principles.
• Serve as the primary liaison with corporate risk management, legal counsel, and insurance carriers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (Required).
• 2-5 years of risk management experience in a hospital or acute care setting (Required).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and risk program development within a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA, etc.) and risk management best practices.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications / Certifications:

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) or patient safety programs in acute care facilities.
• Experience with claims management systems and root cause analysis methodologies.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Risk Management & Patient Safety Leadership
• Claims Management & Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis & Action Planning
• Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission)
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Training & Education on Risk Reduction
• Team Collaboration & Executive Communication
• Acute Care / Hospital Operations Knowledge
  
  

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:

Degree Major with University and Completion Year:

Certifications (CPHRM, RN, PMP, etc. - list with year obtained):

Total Years of Experience in Risk Management:

Experience in Hospital / Acute Care Risk Management (Years - brief details):

Experience Managing Patient Safety Programs (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience Conducting Root Cause Analysis & Developing Action Plans (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Claims Investigation and Management (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Leading Risk Committees / Patient Safety Councils (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Developing and Implementing Risk Mitigation Strategies (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience with Regulatory Standards (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA - Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Data Analysis and Risk Reporting (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience in Training or Educating Staff on Risk / Safety (Yes/No - brief details):

Leadership Experience in Healthcare Setting (Yes/No - brief details):

Experience Working with Corporate / Enterprise Risk Programs (Yes/No - brief details):

Proficiency in Tools (Risk Management Software, MS Office Suite, Incident Reporting Systems - list):

Experience in Policy & Procedure Development (Yes/No - brief details):

Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:

Contact Number:

Email ID:

LinkedIn Profile URL:

Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):

Notice Period (in weeks):

Current Work Authorization Status (U.S. Citizen / Green Card / H1B / Other - specify):

Expected Salary:

Willingness to Work Onsite - Las Vegas, NV (Yes/No):