Nursing Risk & Compliance Leader

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

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.