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Director of Risk Management

Prime Healthcare, Kansas City, KS, United States


Overview We are seeking a

RN Director of Risk Management , also known as the RN Director of Clinical Risk Management or RN Director of Risk and Compliance. The RN Director of Risk Management is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Risk Management Program across multiple locations in the area to control and minimize loss while protecting the organization’s assets. The RN Director of Risk Management coordinates the program across multiple departments and medical staff, actively supporting performance improvement activities to ensure high‑quality patient care. In addition, the RN Director of Risk Management will collaborate with safety and security personnel and participate in risk‑related initiatives to strengthen organizational safety.

Shifts Available:

Days

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours:

8 hour – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location:

Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

Coverage Area:

Providence Medical Center, Saint John Hospital, Providence Place and affiliated physician practices

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Lead hospital‑wide initiatives to reduce medical errors, adverse events, and patient harm while evaluating incidents and reviewing patient complaints

Ensure compliance with accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission and CMS while managing adverse event reporting and working with legal counsel on liability issues

Oversee the incident reporting system, investigate root causes, analyze data trends, and prepare reports for executives and the board

Develop and enforce hospital risk management policies, train staff on safety and compliance, and collaborate with department heads for consistency

Coordinate with insurers on malpractice and liability claims, review coverage, and assist with negotiations and settlements

Act as a bridge between nursing staff, administration, and legal teams while serving on patient safety and compliance committees

Advise senior leadership on organizational risk exposure, prevention strategies, and overall safety initiatives

Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred

Registered Nurse licensed in Kansas

Five years clinical and/or management experience in a multidisciplinary health care setting which includes a minimum of two years of inpatient experience

Experience in risk management and/or professional liability claims management preferred.

Should be knowledgeable about current State Laws and Regulations as applicable to facility

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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