Health System Senior Director Patient Safety and Risk Management

Location:

New York

Health System Senior Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Health System Senior Director, Patient Safety and Risk Management. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing and overseeing risk management staff, developing, implementing, and monitoring an enterprise-wide Risk Management program, projects, policies, and procedures in accordance with the NYS medical malpractice prevention program (PHL) applicable NYS 405 regulations, Federal Laws, and JCAHO requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to those regarding: coordinating service of legal documents; reviewing all Hospital incident/occurrence reports, QA work products, QA referrals, select patient complaints; NYS Department of Health/Office of Health Systems Management Patient Complaint and Article 28 (NYPORTS) process; reporting requirements of the NYS Commission of Quality of Care (CQC) for the mentally disabled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides consultations/assistance to medical and administrative staff on legal issues and hospital policy.
• Serves on NYU Hospitals QA&I committees, including but not limited to:
  • Environment of Care
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
  • All Clinical Service Lines (as needed)
  • Patient Safety Committee
  • Legal Defense Committee
  • Quarterly CCC Claims meeting
• Develops, implements and monitors Risk Management projects, policies and procedures.
• Liaison with NYU Hospitals Office of Legal Affairs and with outside counsel on issues related to malpractice litigation or potential litigation.
• Provides direction and coordinate counsel to physician, nursing and administrative staff regarding medical-legal issues. Monitors Risk Management cases and issues.
• Maintains files on Risk Management data for internal and external use. Identifies issues for Quality Assessment and Improvement referral. Coordinates with other clinical and administrative departments regarding risk management issues.
• Coordinates sentinel event review process including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for defined events. Coordinates all regulatory affairs related to DOH, OPMC and OPD inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have: a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration or related experience. New York State RN License. Minimum of 5-7 Years of progressive experience in Risk Management or Quality Improvement in an Academic Hospital. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required Licenses

Registered Nurse License: NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree: preferred. Previous experience (5-7 years) in risk management and in coordinating all aspects of risk management and QA&I program. In-depth knowledge of PHLs, NYS 405 regulations, NYPORTS reporting system, JCAHO regulations and knowledge of survey process. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to manage several activities simultaneously.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Compensation

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program and employee resource groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Salary Range

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $ - $ Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.