Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease

Permanent | Nurse Practitioner Risk Management Director Opportunity | Durham, North Carolina

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Risk Management Director to join the leadership team of a well-established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Durham, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse with experience in risk management, infection control, quality, or healthcare operations who is passionate about supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Role: Risk Management Director
• Location: Durham, North Carolina
• Setting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

Position Highlights

• Leadership position within an established FQHC serving the community for more than 55 years
• Opportunity to oversee the organization's Risk Management Program
• Serve as the organization's Joint Commission Champion
• Lead initiatives focused on patient safety, employee health, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborative leadership environment with direct impact on organizational quality and safety initiatives

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the organization's Risk Management Program
• Oversee Occupational Health, Infection Control, Environment of Care, and Joint Commission readiness
• Coordinate all Joint Commission preparation activities, surveys, and regulatory updates
• Develop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and training programs
• Promote employee health and workplace safety through occupational health initiatives
• Lead infection prevention education and ensure compliance with infection control standards
• Monitor regulatory compliance and support continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Order and oversee clinical supplies and equipment while coordinating maintenance and staff training
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to improve patient safety and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Registered Nurse
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina licensure
• Minimum of three years of nursing or advanced practice experience
• Previous experience in Risk Management, Infection Control, Quality, or Healthcare Leadership preferred
• Additional coursework or certification in Risk Management and/or Infection Control preferred
• Current BLS certification (Instructor certification preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and healthcare documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Ideal Candidate

• Mission-driven healthcare professional committed to serving underserved communities
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory standards and accreditation requirements
• Experience leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Detail-oriented with exceptional interpersonal and leadership abilities