Senior Nursing Risk & Compliance Director

Sun Recruiting; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk program for healthcare operations in the Las Cruces area.

The role focuses on identifying risks, guiding incident investigations, and developing mitigation strategies with clinical and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree with an active New Mexico RN license, 5+ years in nursing and 3+ in leadership, and a proven track record in healthcare risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Active New Mexico 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 efforts with leadership, healthcare providers, and staff.
• Coordinate response to potential and active litigation, including investigations and gathering documents.
• Develop and deliver training on risk management protocols and incident reporting for hospital staff and affiliated clinics.
• Provide expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, disclosure practices, and professional liability exposure.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional and general liability, and property claims.
• Serve as the Compliance and Ethics Officer to ensure regulatory and ethical standards are met

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks an experienced Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk program for healthcare operations in the Las Cruces area.

The role focuses on identifying risks, guiding incident investigations, and developing mitigation strategies with clinical and administrative teams. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree with an active New Mexico RN license, 5+ years in nursing and 3+ in leadership, and a proven track record in healthcare risk management.