Healthcare Risk Management Consultant — Lead Patient Safety

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Risk Management Consultant to join the Compliance team. The role focuses on developing patient safety initiatives, applying high reliability concepts, and performing root cause analyses to classify safety events.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license in AZ, BLS certification, and a track record in risk management leadership. The position requires strong collaboration with clinical staff and a commitment to safe, affordable patient care.

Qualifications

• AZ RN license in good standing
• BLS certification for health care providers
• Level I fingerprint clearance card
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and AZ vehicle insurance compliance
• Five (5) years’ nursing experience in acute hospital or ambulatory care setting
• Five (5) years’ experience in leadership role in Risk Management, Quality or Compliance

Responsibilities

• Develop patient safety initiatives, high reliability concepts, root cause analysis, and safety event classification, reporting to the Director of Risk Management.
• Provide technical support to staff about Risk Management and Mitigation principles.
• Lead staff training across multi-disciplinary units in compliance and risk management.
• Support El Rio Health’s mission by delivering comprehensive, quality, affordable health care to the community.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Training and Development

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in healthcare (related field)

Job description

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Risk Management Consultant to join the Compliance team. The role focuses on developing patient safety initiatives, applying high reliability concepts, and performing root cause analyses to classify safety events.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license in AZ, BLS certification, and a track record in risk management leadership. The position requires strong collaboration with clinical staff and a commitment to safe, affordable patient care.