Risk Manager

Care Initiatives is seeking a Risk Manager. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, seven (7) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey. .

As the Risk Manager, you will develop, implement, and direct the risk management program for the organization and support a safe environment for the protection of our residents and team members. This position offers the ability to serve out of our Home Office in West Des Moines, remote, and/or hybrid. There will be infrequent travel within Care Initiatives umbrella. Expectations include onsite within our Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Office, IT office, or Hospice offices; coverage area is throughout the state of Iowa with one hospice location in Omaha, Nebraska.

Responsibilities as the Risk Manager at Care Initiatives include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and manage a risk management program that identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks to residents, patients, tenants, visitors, and employees.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, reference materials, training programs, reports, and metrics related to risk management.
• Investigate and develop event timelines related to resident, visitor, and employee safety events; Assist with development of associated risk education, improvement plans, and risk mitigation activity.
• Manage the company’s self-insured workers’ compensation and safety programs. Work in this area includes the following: Overseeing the third-party claims administrator and overall claims and return to work processes; Developing and implementing processes and procedures to improve efficiency, organization, and communication with stakeholders; Providing guidance to location leaders related to workplace incidents and safety; Ensuring overall company compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Assist with the management of the corporate property & casualty insurance program.
• Further emergency response and business continuity efforts of the organization.

What it takes to become the Risk Manager with Care Initiatives:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Healthcare risk management and safety experience, along with strong clinical knowledge such as serving as a nurse or in another clinical role, is preferred.
• Experience with self-insured workers’ compensation insurance programs and OSHA is preferred.
• Experience working in long term care / post-acute care is highly preferred.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, coupled with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to lead multiple tasks and projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
• Excellent writing and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to identify and define problems, collect information, analyze data, establish facts, make recommendations, and implement solutions.
• Ability to present complex information to all levels of the organization and external constituents.

Why choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• On-demand pay... and more!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.