Director Clinical Risk

Cayugahealth; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY seeks a Director of Clinical Risk to lead patient safety, risk management, and harm reduction initiatives across the system. You will guide investigations, RCA and FMEA, and drive High Reliability Organization principles with Just Culture.

You will partner with physicians, nursing and leadership to advance safety, compliance with Joint Commission and CMS standards, and deliver executive-level dashboards that improve patient outcomes and hospital

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive leadership in clinical risk management and patient safety.
• Current certification in CPHRM, CPPS, or CPHQ; if not held, two certifications within two years.
• Experience with RCA, FMEA, Just Culture, and performance improvement.
• Experience leading accreditation readiness with JCO, CMS, and state agencies.
• Collaboration with physicians, nursing, executive leadership, and operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's Patient Safety Officer and lead risk management.
• Lead enterprise patient safety, event investigation, RCA, FMEA, accreditation readiness.
• Partner with leaders to drive HRO and Just Culture.
• Analyze safety trends, oversee corrective actions, develop executive dashboards.
• Liaise with accrediting and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership in clinical risk management

RCA and FMEA experience

Just Culture and performance

Executive communication

Regulatory compliance in healthcare

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Risk Management, Quality, or related field

Job description

## Director Clinical RiskApply: Arnot Ogden Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: R4228024**About Arnot Health** Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.Learn more at www.arnothealth.org.**Roles and Responsibilities:*** Serve as the organization's Patient Safety Officer, providing strategic leadership for patient safety, clinical risk management, and harm reduction initiatives.* Lead enterprise-wide patient safety, event investigation, and regulatory compliance programs, including RCA, FMEA, accreditation readiness, and survey response activities.* Partner with clinical, operational, and medical staff leaders to drive High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles, Just Culture, and continuous quality improvement.* Analyze safety and risk trends, oversee corrective action plans, and develop executive-level dashboards to improve patient outcomes and organizational performance.* Act as the primary liaison with accrediting and regulatory agencies, ensuring ongoing compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state, and other applicable standards.**Important Note:** (\\*) indicates an essential function of the job as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Essential functions are the core duties that are fundamental to the position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.**Required Skills and Experience:*** Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Public Health, Risk Management, Quality, or a related healthcare field.* Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical risk management, patient safety, accreditation, quality, regulatory compliance, or healthcare operations, including leadership responsibility within a complex healthcare organization.* Current certification in one of the following: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ). If not held at the time of hire, attainment of at least two (2) of these certifications is required within two (2) years of hire.* Demonstrated expertise in patient safety, clinical event management, root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Just Culture principles, and performance improvement methodologies.* Proven experience leading accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives, including The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and applicable state regulatory agencies.* Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with physicians, nursing, executive leadership, and operational leaders to improve patient safety and reduce clinical risk.* Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards, patient safety science, quality improvement methodologies, and clinical risk management principles.* Exceptional executive communication, relationship-building, facilitation, conflict resolution, and change management skills.**Preferred Skills and Experience:*** Advanced certification in healthcare risk, patient safety, quality, or accreditation (e.g., **CPHRM, CPPS, CPHQ, and/or CPHA**), with demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and performance improvement.* Proven leadership experience as a **Patient Safety Officer** or senior healthcare leader overseeing clinical risk management, accreditation, and regulatory compliance within a complex health system.* Demonstrated success leading **Joint Commission, CMS, DNV, and/or state regulatory surveys**, including organization-wide readiness, survey management, and corrective action initiatives.* Deep expertise in **patient safety, clinical risk management, and performance improvement methodologies**, including event reporting, RCA, FMEA, safety analytics, High Reliability Organization (HRO), and Just Culture principles.* Strong executive presence with experience leveraging data and technology to drive outcomes and presenting patient safety, risk, and accreditation performance to senior leadership, medical staff, boards, and regulatory agencies.**Physical Requirements:*** Must be able to remain at a workstation and move around the workspace as needed to complete job tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.**Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:*** Onsite at Arnot Ogden Medical Center* Full Time**Pay Range Disclosure:**Standard Rate of $120,000-$150,000 per hour plus benefits.Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].