Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day Shift

Description

Job Title: Director of Risk Management and Patient Safety - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day Shift

The Director for the Risk Management and Patient Safety Department is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the department in collaboration with the Executive Director. This includes the coordination and investigation of Serious Adverse Events (SAE), including potentially reportable incidents to the New York State Department of Health and providing documentation of all related data and facilitates resolution of reported incidents. The Regional Director assumes responsibilities of the departments Exec Director in their absence. Provides oversight over multiple campuses within the MSHS.

Oversight includes proactive and reactive patient safety initiatives; participation in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis, interfacing with defense and in-house counsel, collecting, managing, and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk management and regulatory educational programs, and compliance with risk management-related standards of regulatory agencies.

Lastly, responsibilities include supervision and overall program direction of risk management staff. Formulation, review, and implementation of policies and procedures geared toward risk identification, assessment, reduction, and remediation.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other health related fields; Masters degree preferred in Risk Management/Patient Safety or Nursing/Healthcare related field.
• 10 years minimum experience as a Director of clinical/healthcare risk management and hospital operations to include experience in a hospital or medical center dealing with regulatory issues.
• Experience with assessing occurrences for NYPORTS, with requisite reporting to the NYSDOH.
• NYS license in nursing or other health-related specialty required. CPHRM a plus.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 524 - Risk Management - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to