Risk Management Nurse - Port Jefferson Station, NY

Job Description

The Nurse Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating clinical and organizational risks in a healthcare or long-term care setting. This position plays a critical role in promoting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement by analyzing risk data, investigating incidents, and supporting a culture of safety and accountability

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and analyze adverse events, incident reports, and near misses to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate the root cause analysis (RCA) process for significant events and develop action plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, and state Department of Health requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with legal counsel and insurance carriers regarding liability claims and investigations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and implement risk management policies, procedures, and education programs for staff.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and department heads to ensure clinical practices minimize risk exposure.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
• Provide staff education and training on risk prevention, patient safety, and incident reporting.
• Support infection control and workplace safety initiatives as they relate to risk management.• Participate in facility surveys, audits, and inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in New York
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience; experience in long-term care or acute care preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in risk management, quality improvement, or compliance.
• Working knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in incident management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education

Entry Level (0-2 years)

Experience

Bachelors Degree

Benefits/Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Location

Port Jefferson Station, NY