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Director of Risk Management

Confidential, Carson City, Nevada, United States

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Director of Risk Management Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Work Arrangement:

Onsite – Office space available at location listed Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Candidate Details 2+ to 5 years experience Seniority Level - Director Management Experience Required - Yes Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

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