Lead Risk & Patient Safety Manager OBGYN
Core
Leads complex clinical risk management and patient safety oversight for inpatient and ambulatory Obstetrics, Gynecology (OBGYN), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) service areas.
Role type
Senior IC healthcare risk management and patient safety manager
Builds
Proactive institution-wide culture of safety, targeted clinical safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance strategies
Domain
Healthcare (OBGYN, Neonatology/NICU)
Required skills
Root Cause Analysis (RCA), incident reporting database management, regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS), medical malpractice claim defense, policy design, risk metrics reporting, adverse event data analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (JD, Master's, NP, PA, PharmD), Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Technologies
RL Solutions, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Investigate actual and near-miss safety events using chart reviews and staff interviews; facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) projects; ensure organizational compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards; collaborate with Claims Department to minimize legal and financial liability; design and maintain institutional policies; develop and deliver risk reduction education to clinical staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC