RN - Director

Origin Travel Nurses; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses is seeking a Risk Management Specialist for a 13-week contract at a New Mexico medical center. You will design, monitor, and implement a comprehensive risk management program to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include RN licensure in NM (or compact), 3+ years nursing/claims/risk management experience, and preferred bachelor’s degree in health-related field or nursing with risk management certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred; graduation from a School of Nursing is also preferred.
• Current license as an RN in New Mexico or compact license is required.
• Claims Management and/or Risk Management certification is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN or a combination of three (3) years nursing/claims/risk management experience is required.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are necessary.
• Experience in an acute care facility is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate a comprehensive risk management program.
• Act as a resource for current knowledge and appropriate methodology for effective risk management to all departments.
• Review, coordinate, and develop department risk management policies and procedures.
• Investigate, analyze, document, and recommend actions on potentially compensable events, claims, and litigation.
• Identify risk reduction opportunities and recommend and implement risk reduction projects.
• Provide education on risk management needs through presentations and development of educational materials.
• Work cooperatively with administration to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with external organizations such as insurance representatives, adjusters, and attorneys.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Graduation from a School of Nursing

Job description

Risk Management Specialist

Job Description

The Risk Management Specialist will monitor, develop, and implement a comprehensive Risk Management Program for the Medical Center. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and compliance of all medical operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate a comprehensive risk management program.
• Act as a resource for current knowledge and appropriate methodology for effective risk management to all departments.
• Review, coordinate, and develop department risk management policies and procedures.
• Investigate, analyze, document, and recommend actions on potentially compensable events, claims, and litigation.
• Identify risk reduction opportunities and recommend and implement risk reduction projects.
• Provide education on risk management needs through presentations and development of educational materials.
• Work cooperatively with administration to comply with state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with external organizations such as insurance representatives, adjusters, and attorneys.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred; graduation from a School of Nursing is also preferred.
• Current license as an RN in New Mexico or compact license is required.
• Claims Management and/or Risk Management certification is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN or a combination of three (3) years nursing/claims/risk management experience is required.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision are necessary.
• Experience in an acute care facility is strongly preferred.

Schedule

This position operates on a schedule of 08:00-16:30.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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