Nursing Risk Management Director | Lead Safety & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk management department, focusing on risk mitigation strategies to safeguard patient safety and promote efficient healthcare operations.

The role requires a nursing background with at least 5 years of nursing experience, of which 3 years are in leadership. The candidate will oversee litigation responses, policy development, and staff training in risk protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; active NM RN license.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role such as Director or Manager.
• Prior experience in risk management within healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation efforts with leadership, providers, and staff.
• Coordinate response to potential and active litigation, including investigations and gathering documents.
• Develop and deliver training programs on risk management and incident reporting for staff and clinics.
• Provide consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.
• Oversee management of insurance policies related to professional/general liability and property claims.
• Serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer ensuring regulatory compliance and ethics.

Skills

Leadership experience

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk management department, focusing on risk mitigation strategies to safeguard patient safety and promote efficient healthcare operations.

The role requires a nursing background with at least 5 years of nursing experience, of which 3 years are in leadership. The candidate will oversee litigation responses, policy development, and staff training in risk protocols.