DIR - RISK MANAGEMENT

UHS$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related health field; Master's Degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of risk management experience in medical or psychiatric settings.
  • Strong understanding of JOINT COMMISSION and CMS standards.
  • Familiarity with Michigan Mental Health Code and relevant federal/state regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve organizational performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the Risk Management Program to reduce hospital exposure.
  • Advise management on potential sources of loss and mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate loss control efforts throughout the facility.
  • Ensure compliance with TJC and other regulatory standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and recommend improvements for safety.

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
  • Excellent health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Director of Risk Management - Hospital Setting

Metropolitan Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)

A growing, 144-bed behavioral health facility - Metropolitan Behavioral Hospital provides a full continuum of inpatient services across the entire patient population, including specialty programs to serve adolescents, adults and older adults, and perform behavioral health assessments 24-hours a day. Additionally, programs for co-occurring behavioral health and substance use issues will be offered to meet the unique needs of this patient population. The facility provides a robust outpatient program utilizing a combination of group, family and individual therapy.

Position Summary

The Director of Risk Management (Facility Risk Manager/FRM) has broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss. The FRM is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed so as to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M© Program.

Benefit Highlights
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com
Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, or related health field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Experience : Four (4) years of experience in risk management/improving organizational performance within an acute medical or psychiatric treatment setting.

Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of JOINT COMMISSION, MICHIGAN MENTAL HEALTH CODE, CMS standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

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