Director of Risk Management

The Director of Risk Management will be responsible for providing leadership and executing strategy across Northern Light Health and its affiliates by leading and supporting Risk Management Professionals (RMPs) toward consistent best practices, including: pro-active surveillance, risk assessments, reporting and investigation of actual and potential events, as well as education of employees and medical staff on risk management related topics. S/he will be responsible for the design, utilization and oversight of an identified risk information management system (RIMS) creating and maintaining standards and processes for the electronic documentation and management of events from initial intake through investigation and to closure. S/he will seize opportunities to implement innovative ideas; take initiative to deliver results beyond the status quo; and adapt to changing circumstances by maintaining flexibility.

The Director will support the VP of Risk Management & Patient Safety in prioritizing the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation and coordination of the Northern Light Health Risk Management program with an objective of controlling and minimizing professional and general liability (PL/GL) claims, as well as participating in loss prevention, safety and quality improvement activities. S/he will employ the five principles of a High Reliability Organization (HRO) in their leadership and support a just and safe culture.