Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety (KFH/HP)

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions is seeking a Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety (KFH/HP) in Downey, CA to oversee risk programs in an acute care hospital, lead chart reviews and root cause analyses, and drive infection prevention initiatives.

The role emphasizes compliance with California standards, development of risk mitigations and quality improvements; RN license preferred, CPHRM required, and PHRM certificate within 24 months. Standard business hours on-site.

Qualifications

• Must have strong clinical risk management and patient safety oversight experience.
• Experience leading chart reviews and root cause analyses in acute care.
• Familiarity with CA regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management and patient safety programs in an acute care hospital.
• Lead detailed clinical chart reviews and root cause analyses.
• Manage infection prevention initiatives and outbreak investigations.
• Ensure compliance with California regulatory and accreditation standards; drive quality improvements.

Skills

Risk management

Patient safety

Root cause analyses

Infection prevention

Education

RN license (preferred)

PHRM certificate within 24 months

CPHRM certification

Job description

Job Title

Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety (KFH/HP)

Location

Downey, CA

Job Description

Oversee clinical risk management and patient safety programs within an acute care hospital setting. Lead and conduct detailed clinical chart reviews and root cause analyses to identify risk trends. Manage infection prevention initiatives, including outbreak containment and epidemiological investigations. Ensure compliance with applicable California regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and quality improvement initiatives.

Critical Information

Remote, on-site, hybrid: On-site. Work hours: Standard business hours.

Compliance / Environment

Maintain adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards.

Acute care hospital.

Education & Licenses Needed

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (preferred). Professional Healthcare Risk Management Certificate within 24 months of hire. CPHRM certification (must-have).