Director Of Risk Management - Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Job Description
Director of Risk Management – Las Vegas, NV
Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $110,000 – $161,000 per year
Are you a healthcare risk leader ready to shape patient safety at a busy acute care hospital? A respected acute care teaching hospital in Las Vegas is looking for a Director of Risk Management to lead its risk and patient safety program. This is a high-visibility leadership role. You'll partner with physicians and senior leaders, build a culture of safety, and make a real difference in patient outcomes, with strong benefits and room to grow.
Requirements
What You'll Do
- Lead the hospital-wide risk management and patient safety program, including incident reporting, claims management, and the review of patient safety events.
- Run root cause analyses (RCA), failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA), and other quality improvement tools, and turn the findings into action plans.
- Keep the hospital ready for surveys and in line with Joint Commission standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
- Work with physicians, nursing leaders, and clinical teams on proactive risk reduction and quality improvement.
- Analyze risk and safety data, spot trends, and give leadership clear reports and recommendations.
- Act as a calm, professional point of contact for patients, families, and the public on risk matters.
- Travel occasionally as needed.
What You Bring
- A bachelor's degree in a related field (required). A master's degree is preferred.
- 2–5 years of healthcare risk management experience (required). Acute care hospital experience is preferred.
- 3+ years of leadership or management experience (preferred). Management experience is required for this director-level role.
- CPHRM (Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management) certification (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Lean or Six Sigma experience and statistical or data analysis skills (a strong plus).
- Skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and hospital information systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ideal Candidate: A current or former Director of Risk Management in a hospital who is ready to lead a mature, high-impact program.
Benefits
Why You'll Love It Here
- Full medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- A 401(k) with employer match.
- Generous paid time off, with an option to waive PTO for higher pay.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year, plus a student loan refinancing program.
- Life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs.
- Adoption and fertility assistance.
- An employee stock purchase plan.
- Referral bonuses and clear paths for career growth.
- Relocation assistance available, and interview travel reimbursed.
Bring your risk management expertise to Las Vegas and help lead a hospital where patient safety comes first. Apply today!
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