Registered Nurse Risk and Compliance Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Active RN License (Arizona or compact state)
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience
• At least 3 years of progressive performance improvement or quality management experience
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) or Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) preferred
• Must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire if not already held

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Risk Management and Compliance Program to reduce liability, improve safety, and promote ethical conduct.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance and risk issues, conduct thorough investigations, and collaborate with departments to develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a current and effective written Compliance Plan, including annual evaluations and documentation of outcomes.
• Facilitate hospital-wide coordination to identify and mitigate risk exposure related to patient care, workforce safety, and organizational liability.
• Develop and apply risk management standards to assess organizational performance and patient safety initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA), failure mode and effect analyses (FMEA), and other investigative methods for incident response and quality improvement.
• Deliver ongoing staff training and education related to compliance and risk management principles.
• Utilize clinical and operational data to design evidence-based patient safety interventions and performance improvement strategies.
• Ensure all investigations and reports are conducted with the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Draft and implement risk-focused policies and procedures aligned with state and federal regulations.
• Promote a just culture through nonpunitive error reporting and staff engagement in quality initiatives.
• Actively participate in and/or lead performance improvement teams across the organization.