Lead Risk & Patient Safety Manager OBGYN

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 112.000 - 163.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pharmacy

Discretionary bonuses

403(b)

Paid time off

Career advancement

Well-being resources

Descrizione del lavoro

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Lead Risk Manager for OBGYN, perinatal, and NICU services. The role leads complex risk management, harm event investigations, and education initiatives to reduce liability and improve safety.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with healthcare focus and at least 10 years of clinical experience in relevant fields; an advanced degree is preferred. Expect collaboration with senior leadership in a busy academic medical center.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, science, or healthcare field.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct clinical experience in obstetrics, gynecology, maternal‑fetal medicine, NICU/perinatal care, or women’s health.
• Equivalent combination of education and healthcare risk management experience.

Mansioni

• Investigates safety events and leads RCA projects, analyzes trends.
• Provides risk management expertise for OBGYN, perinatal, and NICU units.
• Mitigates risks related to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards; supports survey activities.
• Collaborates to design patient safety programs and reports risk metrics to leadership.
• Develops and delivers risk reduction education for staff and clinicians.

Conoscenze

Risk management

Patient safety

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical leadership

Investigation

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare

Advanced degree (JD/MPH/NP/PA/PharmD)

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

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

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family well-being

Equal Opportunity Statement

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Background Check and E-Verify

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

Vaccination Requirements

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mission and Culture

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.