Director of Risk Management & Compliance
hace 18 días
Redlands
Job DescriptionDirector of Risk Management & Compliance Independent Community Hospital | Southern California Reports to: Chief Executive Officer The Opportunity We are partnering with an independent, not-for-profit community hospital to recruit a Director of Risk Management & Compliance. This role represents a unique opportunity to build, shape, and lead an enterprise-level risk and compliance function at a hospital where leadership, visibility, and judgment truly matter. This is not a policy-only or remote role. The organization is seeking a hands-on, on-site leader who will serve as a trusted executive voice—particularly when the stakes are high. Why This Role Is Different • CEO-facing leadership role with real influence and accountability • Opportunity to build infrastructure, not inherit a finished system, • Stand-alone hospital environment—no system bureaucracy or corporate layers, • High visibility across executive leadership, physicians, and clinical teams, • Meaningful impact on patient safety, regulatory readiness, and organizational stabilityKey Responsibilities • Lead and integrate Risk Management and Compliance across the organization • Ensure ongoing compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH, and The Joint Commission, • Serve as the primary on-site leader during surveys, regulatory reviews, and serious events, • Lead response to sentinel events and support patient and family communications, • Oversee policy and procedure governance and documentation, • Build a culture of safety, accountability, and proactive reporting, • Reduce reliance on external legal counsel by managing issues internally when appropriate, • 8+ years of progressive experience in hospital-based Risk Management and/or Compliance, • Demonstrated experience handling real-world events—not just audits or policies, • Community or independent hospital experience strongly preferred, • System experience acceptable if paired with hands-on, on-site leadership Education: • Bachelor’s degree required (Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field), • MBA preferred; Juris Doctor a strong plus, • RN background helpful but not required Certifications: • On-site leadership role • Limited flexibility may be considered, • Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance