Nursing Risk Management Director — Lead, Compliance & Risk

Markent Personnel; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the risk program across our healthcare operations. The role focuses on developing mitigation strategies, guiding investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance within facilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN with an active NM RN license, 5+ years in nursing and 3+ years in a leadership role, and a proven track record in healthcare risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Active NM RN license.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in healthcare risk management is essential.

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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Investigation & litigation support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead the risk program across our healthcare operations. The role focuses on developing mitigation strategies, guiding investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance within facilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSN with an active NM RN license, 5+ years in nursing and 3+ years in a leadership role, and a proven track record in healthcare risk management.