Lead Risk & Patient Safety Manager OBGYN

BMC Software; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 112.000 - 163.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Boston Medical Center seeks a Lead Risk Manager for OBGYN to lead complex risk management across inpatient and ambulatory obstetric services and NICU. The role focuses on incident investigations, RCA projects, and regulatory compliance, guiding leadership on specialty risks and safety initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to design safety programs, educate staff, and minimize professional liability exposure while promoting a culture of safety across the institution.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, science, or healthcare-related field with 10+ years direct clinical risk/quality experience.
• Experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, MFM, Neonatology/NICU, perinatal care, or women’s health.

Mansioni

• Investigates safety events and conducts RCA projects.
• Provides risk management expertise for OBGYN, perinatal, and NICU units.
• Identifies and mitigates risks related to maternal and neonatal morbidity/mortality.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborates with Claims to prepare evidence for malpractice defense.
• Maintains and revises policies to minimize loss exposure.
• Partners with leadership to design patient safety programs and report metrics.
• Delivers risk reduction education to clinicians and staff.

Conoscenze

Patient safety

Healthcare risk management

Structured investigations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing/science/healthcare field

10 years direct clinical experience in OB/GYN or NICU

Strumenti

RL Solutions

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Risk Manager - OBGYN independently leads complex clinical risk management and patient safety oversight for the inpatient and ambulatory Obstetrics, Gynecology (OBGYN), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and nursery service areas across Boston Medical Center. Operating under limited guidance from the Senior Director of Risk Management, this job directs advanced risk mitigation, comprehensive harm event investigation, high-level regulatory compliance strategies, and institution-wide educational initiatives designed to minimize professional liability exposure, minimize maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, resolve complex institutional safety trends, and establish a proactive institution-wide culture of safety.

Position

Lead Risk & Patient Safety Manager OBGYN

Department

Risk Management

Schedule

Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Investigates actual and near-miss safety events using chart reviews, staff interviews, and observation, while facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA) projects, managing the incident reporting database to identify safety trends, and participating in clinical case review committees


• Provides dedicated risk management and patient safety expertise for OBGYN, perinatal, and NICU units, serving as a primary subject matter resource to clinical and operational leadership regarding specialty-specific risks


• Supports the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, collaborating with interdisciplinary leaders to implement targeted clinical safety initiatives


• Ensures organizational compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards, drafts regulatory reports, and serves as an active member of the onsite survey management team during Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) surveys


• Collaborates with the Claims Department to minimize legal and financial liability by collecting, maintaining, and preparing investigation evidence necessary for medical malpractice claim defense


• Designs, maintains, and revises institutional and departmental policies to incorporate best practices, maintain alignment with regulatory standards, and minimize loss exposure


• Partners with the Chief Quality Officer, Risk and Safety Senior Directors, and clinical department chairs to design specialized patient safety programs and report risk metrics to quality committees and governing boards


• Develops and delivers risk reduction and safety event reporting education to physicians, management, and clinical staff, while advising Patient Advocacy on resolving complex patient or family complaints to mitigate associated organizational risk

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in nursing, science, or a healthcare-related field, and a minimum of 10 years of direct clinical experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Neonatology/NICU, perinatal care, or women’s health; or equivalent combination of education and healthcare risk management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree (e.g., Juris Doctor, Master’s Degree. NP, PA, PharmD).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or eligible to sit for exam within 90 days of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)


• Registered Nurse (RN) license or other clinical licensure

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Deep knowledge of patient safety principles applicable to Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and Neonatology/NICU.


• Deep understanding of, and ability to apply, healthcare risk management concepts, medical malpractice principles, healthcare law, and medical terminology.


• Ability to conduct structured factual investigations, interview clinical personnel, and synthesize adverse event data into clear written reports.


• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and Joint Commission healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.


• Proficiency with adverse event tracking software (e.g., RL Solutions) and Microsoft Office applications to perform data analysis and trend reporting.


• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to design and deliver educational presentations and present risk metrics to clinical chairs, executive leadership, and regulatory bodies.

Compensation Range

$112,000.00- $162,500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans