Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Jefferson Healthcare

Director of Risk Management

Announcement # 319885

Jefferson Healthcare ( is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Compliance and Risk Management . This role provides leadership and operational oversight for the organization's risk management program, with a focus on corporate compliance, enterprise risk management (ERM), regulatory audit participation, and fostering a culture of safety. The Director ensures that all risk-related activities align with regulatory requirements, organizational values, and industry best practices to protect patients, staff, and the organization while promoting continuous improvement and organizational integrity. Join our compassionate and collaborative team and make a meaningful impact in the health and well-being of our community.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive Salary (Guaranteed Base)
• Full-time, exempt opportunity
• Outstanding benefits, including employer contribution to your retirement account and low insurance premiums for individuals and families. Benefits package is ranked in the top 1% in the state!
• Generous paid time off and more!

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, risk management, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM), or Compliance (CHC) required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in healthcare risk management, compliance, or patient safety leadership required.
• Experience with public records management and disclosure requirements preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and ERM frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration and drive organizational change.

Jefferson Healthcare is one of the top employers on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and near Seattle, Victoria, BC, and Vancouver. We are a DNV-accredited, 5-star rated 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with six rural health clinics and a wide scope of specialty services; we provide exceptional care for more than 33,000 residents of East Jefferson County.

Port Townsend has been named as "one of the coolest small towns in America" ... with good reason. There are festivals all the time, endless recreational/hiking/skiing/sailing activities, great places to eat, and a strong and vibrant community feel. Surrounded by water and in close proximity to the Olympic National Park, Port Townsend offers access to a myriad of outdoor mountain and water adventures.

To inquire about this position, please contact our HR Leader Operations Partner, Jessie Michaels at jmichaels@jeffersonhealthcare.org

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Learn more about Jefferson Healthcare here.

Open until filled.

Jefferson Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Disclaimers:

• As part of Jefferson Healthcare's commitment to a safe and high-quality workplace, all candidates are required to complete pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, and for certain positions, a drug test. Screenings are conducted in accordance with RCW 43.43.815, RCW 43.43.830-.842, and RCW 49.44.240, as well as Jefferson Healthcare's Drug and Alcohol Policy. Roles designated as safety-sensitive may be tested under a standard or modified (non-THC) drug panel, consistent with Washington State law.
• The base salary range for this position reflects both market competitiveness and the full compensation potential for the role. Individual offers will be determined based on a candidate's qualifications and experience beyond the stated minimum requirements. In most cases, compensation will fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Placement above the midpoint will be reserved for candidates whose qualifications significantly exceed the minimum requirements.

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