Director Risk Management in East Orange, New Jersey at CareWell Health

The Director of Risk Management is responsible for the facility’s risk management activities, which includes but may not be limited to a general knowledge of the insurance programs, assisting with claims/losses at the facility, interfacing with legal counsel, administering the risk management program on a daily basis, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management education programs, leading projects focused on loss reduction and patient safety, and complying with risk management standards of The Joint Commission, and other accreditation agencies. This individual participates in formulating policy and/or organizational changes. The Risk Manager acts as a risk management subject matter expert, and consults with internal and external stakeholders on a wide array of initiatives. The Risk Manager focuses on risk reduction, patient safety, patient experience and loss prevention, and collaborates with colleagues across the organization with the goal of maintaining a high-quality, safe environment for patients and associates alike. The Risk Manager must be an effective communicator and possess strong presentation and interpersonal skills. The Risk Manager will collaborate with clinicians and administrators alike, so the ability to understand the complex relationship between root cause, clinical outcomes, risk management, and hospital performance is required. The l Risk Manager must be highly skilled at working with various departments within a large medical center, and will manage initiatives from inception through implementation.
Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, Clinical background required. Master’s Degree preferred. CPHRM certification or equivalent. Risk management, professional liability or loss control experience required. At least 5 years of experience in risk management required

Minimum Experience:Experience in quality management and risk/claims management or other related field in health care, preferred.

Skills:
Knowledge of principles of performance improvement philosophies, techniques, and modalities
Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management
Knowledge of the operations of health care industry and health care delivery systems
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulation and/or where to locate the information
Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively, and to organize and manage
Ability to use computer, copy machines, FAX machines and calculator