Registered Nurse Risk and Compliance Manager

Job Title:
Risk Management & Compliance Officer

Location: Peridot, AZ

Employment Type: Full-Time, up to 52 week Travel assignment

We are a Registered Nurse-owned and operated healthcare organization proudly serving the Oro Valley, AZ community. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a safe, compliant, and patient-centered environment. We value clinical excellence, ethical leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Risk Management & Compliance Officer to lead our organization’s efforts in promoting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational integrity. The successful candidate will oversee our Risk Management and Compliance Program, working cross-functionally with clinical and administrative teams to evaluate, reduce, and prevent risk and exposure to liability.

• 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

• 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.

• Be part of a nurse-led organization that values frontline clinical expertise
• Contribute to a strong culture of safety, transparency, and accountability
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and certification support

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.