Nursing Risk Management Director — Strategy & Compliance

The Keystone Distinction Group; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Comprehensive benefits including med,

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk management program, coordinating risk identification, mitigation, and ongoing staff education across affiliated clinics.

You will oversee litigation responses, informed consent and documentation standards, ensure regulatory compliance, manage liability insurance, and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer to protect patient safety and organizational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Active NM RN license.
• 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 with leadership, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Coordinate response to potential and active litigation, including investigations and gathering legal documents.
• Develop and deliver risk management training for hospital staff and affiliated clinics.
• Provide expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and liability exposure.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional and general liability, and property claims.
• Serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer, ensuring regulatory and ethical adherence.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Training & development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

NM RN license

CPHRM certification (preferred)

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group seeks an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk management program, coordinating risk identification, mitigation, and ongoing staff education across affiliated clinics.

You will oversee litigation responses, informed consent and documentation standards, ensure regulatory compliance, manage liability insurance, and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer to protect patient safety and organizational integrity.