Risk Management Consultant (RN)

Aston Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive visibility

System-wide risk reduction

Job summary

Aston Group is seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant (RN) to support multiple facilities across Florida. This role requires leading risk management and QA programs, investigations of adverse events, and coordination of legal and survey readiness efforts.

Extensive travel (3 days/week) is expected to support facilities with regulatory compliance and chart reviews. Ideal candidates bring Florida RN licensure, a nursing degree, and CRM or equivalent RM experience, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Florida RN license is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or equivalent RM experience preferred.
• Experience in regulated long-term care settings with compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility‑wide Risk Management and Quality Assurance programs.
• Investigate adverse events, grievances, abuse, falls, elopements, and high‑risk incidents.
• Review and trend incident reports to identify risk patterns and corrective actions.
• Oversee Medical Records practices across assigned facilities.
• Coordinate legal chart reviews related to litigation and subpoenas.
• Support survey readiness and regulatory education across facilities.
• Partner with Administrators and regional leaders to communicate findings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Investigations

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Survey readiness

Education

Florida RN license (active)

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing

CRM certification or healthcare RM experience

Job description

Risk Management Consultant (RN)

Location: Florida – Multi-Facility Coverage (Central Florida: Tampa, Pinellas, through Naples)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: Minimum 3 days per week; up to 80% travel with flexibility for weekends, holidays, and off‑hours as needed

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Risk Management Consultant to provide oversight, guidance, and hands‑on support to skilled nursing facilities across Florida. This role is ideal for a strong RN leader who understands regulatory risk, medical records, investigations, and litigation exposure, and who is comfortable working directly with facility leadership to drive compliance, consistency, and quality improvement.

This position plays a critical role in reducing organizational risk, strengthening documentation practices, supporting survey readiness, and partnering with legal counsel on chart reviews and claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee facility‑wide Risk Management and Quality Assurance programs
• Conduct investigations related to adverse events, grievances, abuse allegations, falls, elopements, and other high‑risk incidents
• Review, analyze, and trend incident reports to identify risk patterns and develop corrective actions
• Provide oversight and standardization of Medical Records practices across assigned facilities
• Conduct routine and targeted medical record audits and develop corrective action plans
• Coordinate legal chart reviews related to litigation, subpoenas, complaints, and claims
• Track and trend litigation activity and documentation‑related risk exposure
• Partner with legal counsel, Administrators, DONs, and regional leaders to communicate findings and expectations
• Support facilities during state and federal surveys and ensure survey readiness
• Develop and deliver regulatory education, training, and compliance resources
• Participate in QAPI activities, regulatory rounds, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure HIPAA compliance, privacy safeguards, and proper release‑of‑information practices
• Serve as a compliance partner and change agent to facility leadership

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Florida
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing required
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or equivalent healthcare risk management experience
• Required: Skilled Nursing experience with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and risk management
• Experience in long‑term care, post‑acute, or assisted living settings
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, Florida Administrative Code, HIPAA, and survey processes
• Demonstrated experience with investigations, documentation audits, and legal chart reviews
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple facilities and departments
• Comfortable with frequent travel and on‑site facility support

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• High‑impact role with executive visibility
• Opportunity to influence system‑wide risk reduction and compliance strategy
• Collaborative corporate clinical and compliance environment

If you are a detail‑driven RN with a strong risk management background who thrives in complex regulatory environments, we want to hear from you.