Clinical Risk Management Director

 

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Community Support Office

Job ID

2025-231349

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Clinical Risk Management will help spearhead our initiatives aimed at identifying, assessing, and mitigating clinical risks, focused on resident safety, and upholding high-quality care standards. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in clinical operations, adept at implementing risk management programs, partnering with the regulatory compliance teams, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Risk Identification and Assessment

• Perform comprehensive risk assessments, such as FMEAs, to detect potential clinical risks.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas of high risk.

Strategy Development

• Formulate and maintain a strategic approach to risk management, focusing on prevention, mitigation, and response under the direction of VP of Clinical Risk.
• Integrate risk management strategies into the operational framework with clinical leadership.

Policy and Procedure

• Create, implement, and revise policies to reduce clinical risks.
• Train staff on policies to ensure understanding and adherence.

Incident Management

• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and adverse events, using root cause analysis.
• Monitor incident reporting systems for accuracy and timeliness in Partnership with Director of Legal & Clinical Risk.

Education and Training

• Develop educational programs enhancing staff's understanding of risk management and safety.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with Operations, Care, and other departments to align risk management with organizational objectives.

Performance Metrics

• Define and monitor metrics to assess risk management effectiveness, reporting to leadership.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to envision and implement long-term risk management strategies
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Leadership: Proven track record in leading teams, fostering a safety culture, and driving change
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly
• Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse groups to achieve common goals
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep understanding of healthcare regulations and standards

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• At least 10 years in healthcare with 5 years in a risk management or quality improvement leadership role
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse
• Proven expertise in risk management methodologies, patient safety, and quality assurance
• Experience in leading cultural change within healthcare settings
• Proficiency in healthcare information systems, particularly those related to risk management

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a pri