DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program, and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on evidence-based medicine and clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective.

Valley Hospital has achieved the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, providing exemplary patient care since 1979 to over two million residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform claim management functions, including investigation and analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments for new services and perform root cause analysis (RCA) for the system, including action plan tracking and facilitation.
• Manage the Patient Safety Council and incorporate the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program.
• Collaborate with department directors and the executive team to implement corporate and facility risk reduction strategies.
• Provide expertise on regulatory and compliance standards and processes.
• Perform data analysis, reporting, and education related to risk management activities.
• Apply techniques such as RCA, FMEA, and other quality tools.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS/DHS Regulations).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (required). Master's degree preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of Risk Management experience; acute care experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in a related field (preferred).
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and hospital software programs.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards, CMS/DHS Regulations, and statistical analysis.
• Six Sigma ("Lean") knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to clinical personnel, medical staff, and the public.
• Thorough knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Problem-solving skills for situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Time Off Benefit Opt-Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay.
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS.
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account.
• Additional insurance options: life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance.
• Voluntary benefits: Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations, and work-related issues.
• Health and wellness benefits: RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo.
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs.
• 401k with company match.
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan.
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more.

Benefits may vary depending on employment status, position, and effective date. More information is available at benefits.uhsguest.com.