Nursing Risk Management Director: Lead Safety & Compliance

Your Talent Team; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Comprehensive benefits including Med/D

Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, P​

Job summary

Your Talent Team is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management in Las Cruces, NM to lead the risk management function across clinical teams. The role focuses on strategic risk mitigation, staff training, and regulatory compliance to safeguard patients and operations.

Applicants should bring a nursing background, NM RN licensure, and at least 5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in leadership, plus healthcare risk management experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation with leadership, providers, and staff.
• Manage response to litigation, investigations, and gather legal documents.
• Develop and deliver training on risk management protocols and incident reporting.
• Provide expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure, and liability exposure.
• Oversee insurance policies for professional/general liability and property claims.
• Serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your Talent Team is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management in Las Cruces, NM to lead the risk management function across clinical teams. The role focuses on strategic risk mitigation, staff training, and regulatory compliance to safeguard patients and operations.

Applicants should bring a nursing background, NM RN licensure, and at least 5 years of nursing experience with 3 years in leadership, plus healthcare risk management experience.