DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational and tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Employee discounts

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Job summary

Valley Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Director of Risk Management to oversee patient safety and risk programs in a large Las Vegas hospital. You will manage claim activities, risk assessments and analytics, guiding actions with senior leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to improve safety and quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years in risk management; acute care experience preferred.
• Leadership experience in related field recommended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee claim management, risk assessments, root cause analysis, and action plan tracking.
• Collaborate with directors and executive team to implement risk reduction strategies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and provide data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Hospital software

Job description

Responsibilities

Valley Hospital Medical Center

Since 1972, the healthcare professionals at Valley Hospital have provided quality patient care to all who enter our doors. Valley Hospital is located in the center corridor in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District (LVMD) with 306 acute care beds, including a 48-bed behavioral health unit. As a teaching hospital with graduate medical education, a new pharmacy residency program and over 600 multidisciplinary clerkships and internships offered annually, we focus on the use of evidence-based medicine and the importance of following clinical pathways that research has shown to be effective with most patients. To provide optimal care to Southern Nevada residents and visitors, Valley Hospital continues to provide quality services, achieving the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement award and an "A" Grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

The Valley Health System ("VHS") is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities. VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. ("UHS").

About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Benefit Highlights

• A rewarding and engaging work environment
• Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
• Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
• Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
• Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
• Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
• Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
• 401k with company match
• Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
• More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.

Job Description

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the ongoing, effective operation of various patient safety and risk management activities. Such responsibilities include but are not limited to: performance and oversight of the claim management functions including investigation and analysis, performance of risk assessments including new services, performance of root cause analysis for the system including action plan tracking and facilitation, and management of the Patient Safety Council with incorporation of the corporate TERM program into the overall risk management program. Works collaboratively with department directors and the executive team to implement Corporate and Facility risk reduction strategies. Provides expertise to regulatory and compliance standards and processes. Position entails data analysis, reporting, educating, providing leadership and being accountable for related activities.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field required. Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field preferred.

Experience: Two (2) to Five (5) years Risk Management experience; acute care experience preferred. Minimum three (3) years leadership experience in related field preferred.

Technical Skills: Computer proficiency to include at a minimum Microsoft Word, EXCEL, and Outlook, and hospital software programs, as applicable.

License/Certification: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with The Joint Commission. Demonstrates compliance with hospital policies and procedures at all times. Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to relate to clinical personnel and medical staff, as well as ability to interact well with the public. Must have knowledge of PC and applications. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function Thorough knowledge of hospital policies and procedures. Application of techniques such as RCA, FMEA and other quality tools. Must possess a detailed, in-depth knowledge of the principles of regulations, and standards to meet hospital, licensing, and accreditation. Knowledgeable regarding Joint Commission Standards and CMS/DHS Regulations. Understanding of statistical analysis. Six Sigma ("Lean") knowledge preferred.

Reasoning Ability: Intermediate to High Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.