Risk Manager

Central Peninsula Hospital; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Alaska is seeking a Risk Manager to identify and mitigate potential risks while supporting a culture of safety and quality patient care. The role involves developing strategies to prevent adverse events, collaborating across departments, and leading the Risk Management Program. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in healthcare risk management or related fields. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in healthcare or risk management.
• Proven leadership in risk management strategies across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks at the hospital.
• Develop strategies to prevent adverse events and legal exposure.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance safety and care quality.

Skills

Healthcare risk management

Patient safety

Quality improvement

Investigations

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Certification in Quality, Safety, or Risk Management (within 1 year)

BLSP (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association (within 3 months)

Job description

Overview

Now Offering a Critical Position Bonus & Relocation Assistance!

Receive a $10,000 bonus for a one-year commitment or a $25,000 bonus for a two-year commitment to this essential role. This position is also eligible for relocation assistance to help make your move to Alaska and CPH seamless and stress-free.

Position Summary

The Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks at Central Peninsula Hospital. The Risk Manager facilitates an organization that is Highly Reliable (HRO) by implementing HRO principles and prioritizing safe patient care. This includes developing and implementing strategies to prevent adverse events, financial loss, and legal exposure—supporting a culture of safety and high-quality patient care. The Risk Manager collaborates with administration, directors, supervisors, and staff to proactively address risk and promote transparency. They lead the Risk Management Program with vision and accountability, working across departments to enhance systems and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Business Management, or other closely related field).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
• Healthcare risk management, patient safety, or quality improvement.
• Law enforcement, military, or risk management experience with demonstrated expertise in investigations, incident response, and compliance.
• Risk management leadership with proven success implementing strategies across multiple departments.
• BLSP (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
• Certification in Quality, Safety, or Risk Management within 1 year of hire.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Plans: Invest in your future with our competitive 403(b) options and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy a generous PTO policy, including vacation and sick leave.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth through training, workshops, and more.
• Additional Perks: Employee wellness programs, discounts, and much more!