RN Risk and Compliance Manager

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Job Title: RN Risk and Compliance Manager

Department: Risk Management & Compliance

Location: [City, State, e.g., Phoenix, AZ or Scottsdale, AZ - if known]

About Athena Medtech

Athena Medtech is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, quality care, and ethical practice. We are committed to fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across all our operations. We are seeking a highly experienced and analytical Registered Nurse to serve as our RN Risk and Compliance Manager, a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization and ensuring adherence to all relevant healthcare regulations and internal policies.

Position Summary

The RN Risk and Compliance Manager at Athena Medtech is a critical leadership position responsible for comprehensively managing and overseeing the organization's risk management and compliance programs. This role uniquely blends robust clinical expertise with in-depth regulatory knowledge to proactively identify potential risks, effectively mitigate liabilities, and champion initiatives that promote paramount patient safety and exceptional quality care. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering a secure and compliant healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Management:
• Proactively identify, assess, and prioritize potential clinical, operational, and financial risks across all departments and service lines.
• Lead thorough investigations and meticulously document all incidents, near misses, and patient complaints, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.
• Conduct comprehensive Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to identify underlying causes of incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Collaborate closely with legal counsel on potential liability and malpractice claims, providing clinical insight and documentation support.
• Maintain robust incident reporting systems, analyze trends, and develop evidence-based risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Compliance Oversight:
• Continuously monitor, interpret, and disseminate changes in federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, including but not limited to CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other relevant accreditation standards.
• Develop, implement, and rigorously update comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and protocols across the organization.
• Design and conduct regular internal audits and assessments to ensure unwavering adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Develop and lead engaging and effective compliance training programs for all levels of staff, fostering a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness.
• Serve as a primary liaison with regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, investigations, and surveys.
• Quality and Safety Enhancement:
• Actively support and contribute to organizational accreditation efforts (e.g., The Joint Commission, DNV, CMS).
• Participate in and lead interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, care outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate strategically with clinical and administrative leadership to integrate risk and compliance principles into daily operations and long-term planning.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation of all risk management activities, compliance investigations, audits, and training programs.
• Prepare and present regular, insightful risk and compliance reports to senior leadership, relevant committees, and the Board of Directors, outlining key findings, trends, and recommendations.
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona (AZ) is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MSN, MPH, MHA, Healthcare Administration) is preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical nursing experience is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dedicated experience in healthcare risk management, compliance, and/or quality improvement is required.
• Experience within a hospital, ambulatory care network, or long-term care setting is preferred.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
• Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)
• Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Skills and Competencies:
• Profound and in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and complex problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with risk management and compliance software platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and effectively lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily an office-based role, with occasional requirements for on-site audits, investigations, or participation in departmental meetings across various facility locations.
• May involve extended hours during critical audits, incident response periods, or in preparation for regulatory submissions.
  
  

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