Risk Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Queens, NY seeks a Risk Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing for a skilled nursing facility. The role oversees incident reporting, risk mitigation, staff coaching, and regulatory compliance.

Salary range is $135,000–$150,000 per year, based on experience. A New York RN license and prior leadership in risk management within long-term care are required; candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have New York RN license.
• Must have prior experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of experience in risk management in a skilled nursing facility.
• Must have long term care/nursing home experience.
• Prior experience in submitting accident and incidents to the DOH.
• Knowledge of healthcare liability and risk management practices.
• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must have prior experience in submitting accident and incidents to the DOH.

Responsibilities

• Review of all accident and incident reports, including accuracy and completion and providing summary of investigation findings within 5 days of incident.
• Submission and Completion of Reportable cases to DOH
• Review of Staff incident reports/ worker’s comp investigations
• Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nurses.
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local standards.
• Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.

Skills

RN license (NY)

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory knowledge (DOH)

Job description

Currently seeking a Risk Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing for a skilled nursing facility located in Queens, NY.

Salary: $135K - $150K per year (Based on Experience)

Qualifications

• Must have New York RN license
• Must have prior experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing
• Minimum two years of experience in risk management in a skilled nursing facility
• Must have long term care/nursing home experience
• Prior experience in submitting accident and incidents to the DOH
• Knowledge of healthcare liability and risk management practices
• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Candidates must have prior experience in submitting accident and incidents to the DOH

Responsibilities

• Review of all accident and incident reports, including accuracy and completion and providing summary of investigation findings within 5 days of incident.
• Submission and Completion of Reportable cases to DOH
• Review of Staff incident reports/ worker’s comp investigations
• Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nurses.
• Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.
• Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.
• Ensuring nursing staff follows departmental procedures and policies.
• Assisting in budget preparation and expense management.
• Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.
• Evaluating the performance of the department and recommending improvements.
• Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local standards.
• Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.