Senior Nursing Risk & Compliance Leader

Confident Search Consultants; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial relocation package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk program, coordinate litigation responses, and develop hospital-wide risk mitigation strategies. The role requires a strong background in nursing and risk management, with the ability to partner with executives, clinicians, and legal teams.

You will design training on incident reporting, oversee insurance matters, and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer to ensure regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Active NM RN license.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director/Manager).
• Prior experience in risk management within healthcare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation efforts with leadership, providers, and staff.
• Manage and coordinate response to potential and active litigation, including investigations and gathering legal documents.
• Develop and deliver training programs 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 management of insurance policies related to professional and general liability and property claims.
• Serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer, ensuring regulatory adherence and ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Risk management

Healthcare compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Director of Nursing Risk Management to lead our risk program, coordinate litigation responses, and develop hospital-wide risk mitigation strategies. The role requires a strong background in nursing and risk management, with the ability to partner with executives, clinicians, and legal teams.

You will design training on incident reporting, oversee insurance matters, and serve as Compliance and Ethics Officer to ensure regulatory adherence.