Program Manager Risk Management Services: Risk Management

The Risk Manager is responsible for the organization’s risk management activities, which include, but may not be limited to, analyzing and managing claims made against the organization, interfacing with defense counsel, managing and analyzing risk management data, conducting risk assessments on clinical practice and care design processes, providing risk management educational programs, complying with risk management related standards by DNV all with the objective of maintaining patient safety, enhancing quality care, and minimizing loss to protect the assets of the organization and administering the enterprise risk management program with the goal of minimizing the adverse effects on patients, and/or losses to the organization and enhancing quality of care.

Utilizes knowledge of clinical settings, scope of practice limitations, best practices and the legal system to provide clinical consultative services on risk prevention and mitigation strategies.

Acts as a resource regarding risk management services and clinical best practices for patient safety.

Assists with the design and implementation of policies and procedures related to loss prevention, patient safety, risk mitigation, patient rights and/or hospital responsibilities incorporating clinical best practice or other professional guidelines as applicable to the appropriate care setting.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other healthcare-related degree
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and legal requirements
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Demonstrated skill in planning, implementing and evaluating programs
• One year experience in risk management preferred

License Required

Registered nurse 

License Preferred

N/A

Certifications Required

N/A

Certifications Preferred

Certification in Risk Management

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.