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Job description
Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 annually + Bonus!!!
Join a Leader in Behavioral Healthcare
Ridgeview Institute Smyrna is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement to join our leadership team. This key position plays a vital role in advancing patient safety, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and organizational excellence throughout our behavioral health hospital.
If you are passionate about quality improvement, risk mitigation, patient advocacy, and healthcare leadership, we invite you to apply.
Position Summary
The Director of Risk Management and Performance Improvement is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive risk management, patient safety, and performance improvement programs. This leader collaborates closely with executive leadership, medical staff, department leaders, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with accreditation standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee hospital-wide performance improvement activities and quality initiatives.
Analyze incident reports, patient satisfaction surveys, grievances, and adverse events to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present quality, safety, and risk management reports to the Quality Council, Medical Executive Committee, and Board of Directors.
Coordinate readiness activities for Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and state regulatory surveys.
Manages communications and corrective action responses with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Oversee the hospital's Patient Advocate , ensuring patient rights are protected and concerns are addressed appropriately.
Maintain compliance records, performance metrics, audit documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous quality improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field preferred
Experience
2-3+ years of healthcare or behavioral health experience with a focus on quality management, risk management, compliance, or performance improvement preferred
Skills
Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and healthcare regulatory standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced organizational and leadership capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Why Ridgeview Institute Smyrna?
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and quality care
Collaborative and mission-driven leadership team
Professional growth and development opportunities
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
If you are ready to lead quality improvement initiatives, strengthen patient safety programs, and help shape the future of behavioral healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
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Worksite address
smyrna, GA, 30081, US
Who can apply
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