OBGYN & NICU Risk & Patient Safety Lead

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient safety

Healthcare risk management

Structured investigations

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing/science/healthcare field

10 years direct clinical experience in OB/GYN or NICU

Tools

RL Solutions

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.