Nursing Risk & Compliance Director - Lead Safety & Strategy

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

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.