Nursing Risk Management Director — Compliance & Safety Lead

King Recruiting Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the risk management function for a healthcare network. The role focuses on identifying, mitigating, and reporting risks across nursing operations and affiliated clinics.

The candidate will drive training, oversee litigation responses, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, leveraging extensive nursing and risk-management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nursing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director/Manager).
• Prior risk management experience in healthcare.
• CPHRM certification preferred upon hire, required within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation in collaboration with leadership and staff.
• Manage response to litigation, investigations, and legal documentation.
• Develop and deliver risk management training for hospital staff and clinics.
• Provide consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosures, and liability exposure.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional/general liability and property claims.
• Serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Healthcare compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the risk management function for a healthcare network. The role focuses on identifying, mitigating, and reporting risks across nursing operations and affiliated clinics.

The candidate will drive training, oversee litigation responses, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, leveraging extensive nursing and risk-management experience.