Facility Risk Manager

Position Description Position Summary The Facility Risk Manager contributes to the organization’s Risk Management plan by identifying, analyzing, and reducing professional and general liability risks for insured healthcare facilities, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations. This role participates in the development and implementation of the Risk Management program as assigned. Working in collaboration with and under the guidance of senior risk management leadership, the Facility Risk Manager conducts on-site assessments and visits to identify risk exposures and further develop relationships with insureds. The Facility Risk Manager ensures that long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities participate in Risk Management education. This individual provides live and webinar-based lectures for facility insureds in the assigned area, analyzes facility loss data, and collaborates with Underwriting and Risk Management departments to conduct renewal and other assessments. This position serves as a facility risk management expert to help retain the organization’s facility book of business and maintains current knowledge of facility regulations, as well as state and federal audit and survey requirements. Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Vice President of Risk Management. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Works in a cooperative manner with management, coworkers, customers, and vendors, supporting the organization’s mission and vision in daily operations. Contributes to the development of the department’s strategic and operating planning and meets assigned target dates and objectives. Helps ensure that department quality, service, and productivity standards are met. Conducts review and analysis of medical malpractice claims for insured long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Conducts risk assessments for facilities and provides insureds with loss reduction interventions that are consistent with Risk Management principles. Provides in-person or phone-based Risk Management consultation to assigned facilities. Develops and presents live and online Risk Management education seminars for healthcare facilities, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other facilities. Conducts loss analysis for assigned facilities based on internal and external data and information. Evaluates assigned facility losses and compares them to the overall book of business to draw conclusions for developing and implementing loss prevention and loss control interventions. Reports to assigned committees regarding insureds’ risk profiles. Serves as a Risk Management facility expert to insureds. Builds relationships with insured facility staff by visiting them on-site on an ongoing basis within the assigned territory. Collects, reviews, and summarizes current facility data and risk profile information on an annual basis and as requested for Underwriting review. Secondary Functions / Responsibilities Performs other responsibilities and special projects as assigned. Attends seminars presented by physician specialists as assigned. Attends industry seminars and conferences as assigned. Education, Experience, and Skills Required Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in nursing. Current RN license. 5 years of experience in healthcare facility management or healthcare quality improvement. 6–8 years of experience in nursing. Available for overnight travel; frequent travel up to 50% of the time with some overnight stays required. Formal presentation skills for small and large audiences. Experience dealing with physicians, healthcare administration, and/or other healthcare professionals. Experience with data analysis. Strong customer focus and team orientation. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive company information. Commitment to continuing industry and individual functional education. Strong decision-making skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and work effectively with employees at all levels within the organization. Ability to manage time, set priorities, and work independently. Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Must have continuous and uninterrupted access to reliable transportation. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance as required by state law. Desired Current Nursing Facility Administrator license. 5 years of experience in healthcare facility administration. ARM and/or CPHRM certifications. Insurance industry experience. Experience in the medical malpractice arena. Master’s degree in healthcare or insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr The James Allen Companies Inc