$87,463.20–$121,918.37 Per Year
Business Strategy, Data Collection, Employee Assistance Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Event Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Flexible Spending Accounts, Genetics, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Incident Management, Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Medical Conditions, Medical Equipment, Medical Protocols, Military, Nonprofit, Patient Safety, Policy Development, Prescription Drugs, Process Improvement, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Trend Analysis, eLearning
Your future role at a glance
Location: Wichita, KS
Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Department: Risk Management
Schedule: Full time, Days
Salary range: $87,463.20- $121,918.37 per year
Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you'll make an impact in this role
- Strategic Risk Leadership: Develop and oversee comprehensive risk management programs, aligning organizational strategies with safety goals to proactively reduce institutional liability.
- Incident & Litigation Management: Lead end-to-end investigations for claims and serious events, managing litigation across all coverage lines while serving as a key expert on clinical review teams.
- Data-Driven Process Improvement: Harness data capture and trend analysis to evaluate risk functions, presenting actionable insights to committees to optimize patient safety and environmental standards.
- Policy Development & Education: Spearhead the creation of safety initiatives and medical staff training, including the PACT program and medical device recall protocols, to foster a culture of continuous risk reduction.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s degree/Bachelor''s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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