Director Of Risk Management Jobs for OPT Students

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Work Arrangement: Onsite - Office space available at location listed

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining a comprehensive risk management and patient safety program within the hospital. The role focuses on minimizing organizational risk exposure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a culture of safety through proactive identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks. This individual will collaborate closely with hospital leadership, clinical departments, and the corporate risk management team to implement enterprise-wide risk reduction strategies, oversee claims management, and facilitate patient safety initiatives in accordance with corporate policies and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee all aspects of risk management and patient safety programs across the facility.
- Conduct risk assessments for new and existing services, processes, and systems.
- Manage incident reporting, claims management, and investigation processes, including root cause analysis and follow-up.
- Facilitate Patient Safety Council meetings and ensure integration of the corporate TERM (Tracking, Evaluation, and Risk Management) program into facility operations.
- Develop and track action plans to address identified risks and adverse events.
- Partner with department directors and the executive team to implement risk reduction strategies and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Prepare reports, analyze risk-related data, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation related to risk events, claims, and safety initiatives.
- Educate staff and leadership on risk prevention, compliance, and patient safety principles.
- Serve as the primary liaison with corporate risk management, legal counsel, and insurance carriers.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited institution (Required).
- 2-5 years of risk management experience in a hospital or acute care setting (Required).
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and risk program development within a healthcare environment.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA, etc.) and risk management best practices.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Certifications:

- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) or patient safety programs in acute care facilities.
- Experience with claims management systems and root cause analysis methodologies.

Key Skills:

- Risk Management & Patient Safety Leadership
- Claims Management & Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis & Action Planning
- Regulatory Compliance (CMS, Joint Commission)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Training & Education on Risk Reduction
- Team Collaboration & Executive Communication
- Acute Care / Hospital Operations Knowledge

Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Certifications (CPHRM, RN, PMP, etc. - list with year obtained):
Total Years of Experience in Risk Management:
Experience in Hospital / Acute Care Risk Management (Years - brief details):
Experience Managing Patient Safety Programs (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience Conducting Root Cause Analysis & Developing Action Plans (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience in Claims Investigation and Management (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience in Leading Risk Committees / Patient Safety Councils (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience in Developing and Implementing Risk Mitigation Strategies (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience with Regulatory Standards (CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA - Yes/No - brief details):
Experience in Data Analysis and Risk Reporting (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience in Training or Educating Staff on Risk / Safety (Yes/No - brief details):
Leadership Experience in Healthcare Setting (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience Working with Corporate / Enterprise Risk Programs (Yes/No - brief details):
Proficiency in Tools (Risk Management Software, MS Office Suite, Incident Reporting Systems - list):
Experience in Policy & Procedure Development (Yes/No - brief details):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (U.S. Citizen / Green Card / H1B / Other - specify):
Expected Salary:
Willingness to Work Onsite - Las Vegas, NV (Yes/No):