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The Employee Connect lists this Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Director, Risk Management & Patient Safety
Location: Los Angeles, CA area (worksite in Downey, CA)
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday with leadership on-call as needed
Pay/Compensation: $175,600 – $258,100 per year
About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centered care is seeking a Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety for its acute care medical center. This senior leader will own the programs that protect patients, staff, and the organization from preventable harm. The role suits a hands-on leader who pairs regulatory expertise with the credibility to guide physicians and executives through difficult safety conversations.
The ideal candidate has led risk and safety programs inside a busy acute care hospital and is comfortable presenting to medical staff committees and executive leadership. You bring calm judgment during serious events, a data-driven approach to prevention, and a genuine commitment to a just and transparent safety culture.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the hospital risk management and patient safety program across all clinical departments
Oversee incident reporting, serious event review, and root cause analysis processes
Partner with physician, nursing, and quality leaders to reduce preventable patient harm
Manage claims early resolution and coordinate closely with legal counsel and insurers
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state adverse event reporting rules
Build a just culture through staff education, safety huddles, and transparent communication
Report safety trends, metrics, and improvement plans to executive leadership and committees
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing, health administration, or a closely related field
Progressive experience in hospital risk management, patient safety, or clinical quality
Prior leadership experience directing professional staff in an acute care setting
Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and CMS conditions of participation
Strong investigation, analytical, facilitation, and written communication skills
Ability to work onsite at the medical center on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in health administration, nursing, law, or public health
CPHRM or CPPS certification in risk management or patient safety
Active California Registered Nurse license
Experience within a large integrated health system or multi-hospital network
Background in healthcare liability claims or professional liability programs
Benefits & Pay
Pay: $175,600 – $258,100 per year
Competitive annual salary based on experience and credentials
Full-time, permanent leadership position with a stable organization
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits through the employer
Direct influence over safety culture at a high-volume acute care hospital
Long-term career growth within a large integrated health system
Screening Questions
How many years have you led hospital risk management or patient safety programs, and how large was your team?
Describe a serious safety event you investigated and the lasting change that resulted.
Do you hold CPHRM, CPPS, or an active California RN license?
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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