Director of Nursing Risk Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk program, shaping strategies to safeguard patients and operations. You will collaborate with leadership, clinicians, and legal teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization.

The role requires a nursing background with leadership experience and a strong track record in healthcare risk management. Partial relocation support and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing and active NM RN license.
• At least 5 years nursing experience with 3+ in leadership.
• Experience in risk management within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing risk management by coordinating mitigation efforts with leadership and staff.
• Oversee response to litigation and investigations.
• Develop and deliver risk management training for staff.
• Advise on informed consent, documentation, disclosure, liability exposure.
• Manage insurance policies for professional/general liability and property.
• Act as Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active NM RN license

CPHRM certification (preferred)

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.