Director of Nursing Risk & Compliance

Kingfisher Recruiting; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead risk governance and patient safety initiatives in our healthcare operations. This role emphasizes risk assessment, investigations, and aligning strategies with clinical workflows.

The ideal candidate holds an NM RN license with 5+ years nursing experience, including 3+ in leadership, and proven healthcare risk management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Active NM RN license.
• 5+ years of nursing experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in risk management within healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation efforts with leadership, providers, and staff.
• Coordinate response to litigation, investigations, and gather legal documents.
• Develop and deliver risk management training and incident reporting for staff.
• Provide guidance on informed consent, documentation, disclosure, and liability exposure.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional and general liability.
• Serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead risk governance and patient safety initiatives in our healthcare operations. This role emphasizes risk assessment, investigations, and aligning strategies with clinical workflows.

The ideal candidate holds an NM RN license with 5+ years nursing experience, including 3+ in leadership, and proven healthcare risk management expertise.