Confidential
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
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