Executive Director, Risk & Patient Safety

Pipeline Health System Holdings; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Health System Holdings seeks a Director of Risk Management to lead the risk management and patient safety programs across Pipeline Health facilities, including Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA. The role partners with the Executive Team, hospital leadership, and risk departments to improve patient care, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Frequent travel between facilities is required. The incumbent will ensure confidentiality, oversee investigations, and drive a robust

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare administration with specific experience in healthcare risk management, patient safety, and regulatory management.
• Clinical experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organizational risk management and patient safety plans.
• Lead regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness efforts.
• Investigate risks and incidents using root cause analysis and FMEA.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to improve care quality and safety.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Risk management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelors or better in Health Administration

Bachelors or better in Public Health

Job description

Pipeline Health System Holdings seeks a Director of Risk Management to lead the risk management and patient safety programs across Pipeline Health facilities, including Memorial Hospital of Gardena in Gardena, CA. The role partners with the Executive Team, hospital leadership, and risk departments to improve patient care, outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Frequent travel between facilities is required. The incumbent will ensure confidentiality, oversee investigations, and drive a robust