Director of Nursing Risk Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk management program. The role focuses on risk identification, mitigation, staff training, and ensuring regulatory compliance across hospital and affiliated clinics.

The candidate will supervise investigations, guide disclosures, and manage liability matters while partnering with leadership to maintain patient safety and high-quality care. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with nursing leadership experience in a health system
• Strong background in risk management and patient safety
• Experience with incident reporting, investigations, and litigation support
• Knowledge of regulatory and professional liability requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation with leadership and staff
• Manage responses to potential and active litigation, including investigations
• Develop and deliver risk management training for hospital staff and clinics
• Provide consultation on informed consent, documentation, disclosures, and liability exposure
• Oversee insurance policies for professional and general liability and property claims
• Act as Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory and ethical standards

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active NM RN license

Job description

Director of Nursing Risk Management

We are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded professional to lead our Nursing Risk Management department. This pivotal role involves coordinating various aspects of risk management to ensure the safety and efficiency of healthcare operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing and risk management, with a focus on developing and implementing comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation efforts by collaborating with leadership, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Manage and coordinate the response to potential and active litigation, including conducting investigations and gathering legal documents.
• Develop and deliver training programs on risk management protocols and incident reporting for hospital staff and affiliated clinics.
• Provide expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.
• Oversee the management of insurance policies related to professional liability, general liability, and property claims.
• Serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Active NM RN license.
• A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role such as Director or Manager.
• Prior experience in risk management within the healthcare sector is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acute healthcare risk management is preferred and may substitute for leadership experience.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification is preferred upon hire and required within three years of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD
• Partial relocation package available.
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement plans, and Paid Time Off.