Manager - Risk Management

About the Role

Plan, organize, and direct aspects of risk management activities to ensure facility compliance with laws, regulations, and the standards of accrediting and approval agencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the risk management program in collaboration with the corporate risk manager designee.
• Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification.
• Implement, educate, and encourage an incident reporting system throughout the facility.
• Monitor and analyze program performance data to determine program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives in compliance with facility policy.
• Identify high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and management for the prevention of clinical risks throughout the facility.
• Develop and lead educational activities to enhance the clinical understanding and utilization of the Full Disclosure process.
• Maintain a database of full disclosure activities and provide oversight for review programs, offering technical support as needed.
• Provide staff management, including hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development, and compliance initiatives.
• Create and implement policies and procedures that improve both patient care and employee safety.
• Ensure the application of institutional policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and full disclosure.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical healthcare field, risk management, business, finance, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in health information management, nursing, or related field preferred.
• One or more years of supervisory experience required.

Qualifications

• Certifications related to healthcare risk management, safety, and/or process improvement highly preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.