RN Risk Manager & Nursing Director – Skilled 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

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.