Head of Risk Management & Patient Safety

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a seasoned Risk Manager to lead Kings County Hospital Center's risk management program. You will oversee incident investigations, data analysis, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient safety and organizational learning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in risk management or related field and several years of hospital risk experience, with knowledge of NYPORTS, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Risk Management, Health Administration, Business Administration or related healthcare specialization.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the described fields; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management, control, and prevention within a hospital or healthcare setting; supervisory experience advantageous.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or a current clinical designation may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and manages comprehensive risk management, including quality and safety incidents.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends and root causes of events.
• Conducts NYPORTS and sentinel events investigations; leads RCA meetings and summaries.
• Acts as liaison to attorneys and H+H entities; advises on medico-legal matters and policy interpretation.
• Oversees regulatory reporting to NYPORTS, DOH, DOHMH, CMS, and TJC.
• Develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals standards.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality in all activities.
• Prepares staffing plans and supports performance appraisals; assists with hiring decisions.
• Plans priorities and manages projects to meet institutional demands.
• Delivers staff training on regulations and risk management.
• Drives quality optimization to improve patient care and safety.
• Provides executive support to the Chief Medical Officer.

Education

Master’s degree in Risk Management/Health Administration/Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a seasoned Risk Manager to lead Kings County Hospital Center's risk management program. You will oversee incident investigations, data analysis, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient safety and organizational learning.

The role requires a Master’s degree in risk management or related field and several years of hospital risk experience, with knowledge of NYPORTS, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA compliance.