System Director of Risk

** Why You'll Love Working Here*
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** Competitive Compensation**  - Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.

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** Comprehensive Health Coverage**  - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.

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** Future Security**  - 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.

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** Generous Paid Time Off**  - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

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** Career Growth Opportunities**  - Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.

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** Recognition & Reward Programs**  - We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.

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** Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks**  - Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

** Job Summary*
* The Director, Risk Management oversees the development and implementation of risk management programs to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff. This role is responsible for identifying and evaluating risk, coordinating corrective actions, and educating staff on safe practices to foster a culture of safety across the facility. The Director works closely with hospital administration, department leaders, and legal counsel to manage risk-related issues, regulatory compliance, and patient safety initiatives.

** Essential Functions*
* + Directs and manages the facility's risk management program, identifying and evaluating risks associated with patient care and service delivery.

+ Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures to promote a safe environment and comply with regulatory requirements.

+ Leads patient safety initiatives, including root cause analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other quality improvement efforts.

+ Provides education and guidance to departments on risk management practices, incident reporting, and corrective actions to mitigate risk.

+ Manages claims and litigation processes, coordinating with legal counsel and maintaining detailed documentation.

+ Develops and presents reports to administration, Governing Board, and relevant committees regarding real and potential risk issues.

+ Ensures accurate management and review of occurrence reporting systems, analyzing data to identify trends and implement improvement strategies.

+ Oversees departmental budget and resources, maintaining fiscal accountability and aligning goals with the hospital's mission and objectives.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

** Leadership Responsibilities*
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** Supervision and Staff Management*
* + Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

+ Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues.

+ Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

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** Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight*
* + Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.

+ Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

+ Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

+ Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.

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** Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance*
* + Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

+ Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

+ Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

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** Collaboration and Communication*
* + Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

+ Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

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** Staff Responsibilities*
* + May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or

+ four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required

+ Master's Degree preferred

+ 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required

+ 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* + Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.

+ Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous…