Job Description

Director of Clinical Risk Management

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced healthcare risk management professional to lead hospital risk management activities, promote patient safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and support continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk management activities and identify potential risks affecting patient safety and hospital operations.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, The Joint Commission standards, and applicable CMS/DHS regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, medical staff, and hospital leadership to address risk-related concerns.
• Support accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 2–5 years of risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute-care hospital experience and previous Director of Risk Management experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• CPHRM certification.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.

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