Director of Risk Management

About the role

Providence Medical Center, Saint John Hospital, Providence Place and affiliated physician practices. Seated at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Reports to the Regional Director - Performance Improvement. Estimated compensation range: $77,272.00K to $114,400.00K. The Director of Risk Management plans, develops, and implements the Risk Management Program across multiple locations to control loss and protect assets, coordinates the program across departments and medical staff, supports performance improvement activities, collaborates with safety and security personnel, and participates in risk-related initiatives to strengthen organizational safety. This is a full-time position with shift days.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide initiatives to reduce medical errors, adverse events, and patient harm while evaluating incidents and reviewing patient complaints
• Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission and CMS while managing adverse event reporting and working with legal counsel on liability issues
• Oversee the incident reporting system, investigates root causes, analyzes data trends, and prepares reports for executives and the board
• Develop and enforce hospital risk management policies, train staff on safety and compliance, and collaborate with department heads for consistency
• Coordinate with insurers on malpractice and liability claims, reviews coverage, and assists with negotiations and settlements
• Act as a bridge between nursing staff, administration, and legal teams while serving on patient safety and compliance committees
• Advise senior leadership on organizational risk exposure, prevention strategies, and overall safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred
• Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas
• Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience
• Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred
• Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility