Director Of Risk

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland, Pittsburgh (CA, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Risk Management to lead their risk management initiatives. This role involves coordinating programs to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance while minimizing risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare administration, risk management, and legal support, with a focus on quality improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a safe environment for both patients and staff. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for risk management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Tuition Program

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management or healthcare administration.
• Leadership experience in compliance and audit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise risk management programs.
• Coordinate risk evaluation and corrective actions.
• Educate staff on risk management practices.

Skills

Enterprise Risk Management

Quality Improvement

Healthcare Administration

Legal Support

Claims Management

Leadership Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or Law Degree

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The Director of Risk Management will provide the overall coordination of the Risk
Management Program to protect the interest of the hospital and patients focusing on clinical risk identification, regulatory risk reduction, facility risk prevention and risk control. The major goals of the Program are to provide a safe environment and quality patient care through the risk management principles of identifying, investigating, analyzing, and evaluating risks on a proactive basis and the selection of the most advantageous methods of correcting, reducing, or eliminating identifiable risks that may adversely affect our patients, visitors, and employees or the quality of care provided to patients in our facility, as well as reduce the overall cost of risk to the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE:
1. At least 3 years' experience in related field, including experience with enterprise risk management, quality improvement,
healthcare administration, legal support and/or claims management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Masters or Law degree
2.Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).

EXPERIENCE:
1. 5+ years' experience in relevant field, including experience with enterprise risk management, quality improvement,
healthcare administration, legal support and/or claims management.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all
responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Development and implementation of the organization's enterprise risk management programs in a manner that fulfills the
mission and strategic goals of the organization while complying with state and federal laws and accreditation standards
related to safety and risk management.
2. Identification, risk evaluation and coordination of corrective action implementation related to risk issues. This includes
management and oversight of the organization's occurrence reporting system; Collects, evaluates, maintains data
concerning patient injuries and other risk-related data. Provides leadership in the identification and implementation of
corrective action plans where appropriate.
3. Provides and/or coordinates intervention and education related to risk management issues to pro mote safe work
practices and quality care and services; in an environment that is beneficial to the safety, health and wellbeing of all
patients, visitors and hospital staff.
4. Coordinates risk programs with hospital departments, administration; Educates and trains the leadership, staff and
business associates as to the risk management program, and their respective responsibilities in carrying out the risk
management program.
5. Investigates and analyzes root causes, patterns, or trends that could result in compensatory or sentinel
events. Provides leadership in the identification and implementation of corrective action plans where appropriate.
6. Actively participates in, or facilitates, committees related to risk management, safety, and quality improvement.
7. Reports real and potential risk situations to the General Counsel, Claims Manager, Governing Body, medical staff,
administration, hospital departments and committees, as appropriate.
8. Establishes monitoring methods to avoid, eliminate and/or reduce risk situations associated with the provision of patient
care and services.
9. Assisting in claims management activities to include coordination with corporate claims and legal department as well as
any attorneys retained to manage hospital medical malpractice activities.
10. Creating and implementing 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.
11. Working closely with clinical and other departments to ensure the organization's procedures and policies are being
followed by all employees.
12. Collaborating with clinical staff and management for prevention of clinical and other risks throughout the facility.
Develops effective working relationships with clinical staff and administrative personnel to fac ilitate the delivery of patient
care and compliance.
13 Interfacing with legal counsel for medical malpractice defense, court orders and legal and regulatory concerns.
14. Working closely with the organizations general counsel to address various legal issues present throughout the
organization, as necessary and appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. See attached Physical Demands

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Must be highly organized and able to work in fast-paced environment, action-oriented and able to operate in ambiguous
environments with minimal direction around new areas of work; must work independently and be detailed -oriented, with
strong accuracy and completeness, diligence and discipline. Strong presentation skills, comfort presenting in large
groups of executives.
2. Leadership experience, experience with compliance, audit, or legal helpful, demonstrated experience building teams and

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation Range:

$87,796.80 - $131,705.60

Company:

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center:

405 GRMC Quality Management

Address:

251 N 4th StreetOaklandMaryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.