Director of Risk Management

## Director of Risk Management Apply:
Visalia, California:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R26 Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
** Benefits Eligible
** Full-Time Benefit Eligible
** Work Shift
** Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
** Department
* * 8751 Risk Management Oversees the Risk Management program with emphasis on customer satisfaction, risk identification, and risk reduction strategies to ensure delivery of safe patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification  Preferred:
Current Registered Nurse license    Education

Required:

Bachelor's degree  Preferred:
Master's degree    Experience

Required:

Two or more years of healthcare experience in risk, quality and/or patient safety.  Preferred:
Three or more years of management/supervisory experience.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Essential    The Director of Risk Management (RM) Department facilitates the identification, evaluation, and management and mitigation of issues representing general or professional liability to patients, visitors, staff, and Kaweah Health property for the Kaweah Health (Kaweah Health).Meets weekly with the Performance Improvement (PI) Director to review high severity Occurrence Reports. Meets biweekly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and the PI Director to review high severity patient Occurrence Reports.

Consults and collaborates with Compliance and Internal Audit regarding risk assessments of various Kaweah Health departments. Completes regular scheduled visits to all Kaweah Health campuses and departments to perform risk assessments, evaluate the physical environment, and observe staffs' performance. Consults with the Executive Team to plan appropriate risk assessments completed by outside consultants. Consults with appropriate Vice Presidents to minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses to the Kaweah Health.

Facilitates the timely identification and resolution of issues to reduce or prevent the potential for loss or injury. Ensures the appropriate follow-up by managers to each area assessed as needing improvement.
Coordinates the Kaweah Health's self-insurance program, the Excess insurance program, and the commercial insurance programs. Manages the Kaweah Health's self insurance programs within the guidelines established by the Kaweah Health's governing body. Meets quarterly with the Kaweah Health's insurance broker to review coverage and obtain the best market value for the Kaweah Health. Recommends selection and retention of insurance carriers or self-funding mechanisms to the Executive Team.

Reviews the Insurance Trust Fund agreement every three years with Kaweah Health Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Coordinates an insurance review by an independent consultant of all Kaweah Health insurance policies every 2 years (odd years).
Responsible for all aspects of claim and potential claims management. Meets weekly and as needed, usually by telephone,…