Nurse Practitioner

Permanent | Nurse Practitioner Risk Management Director Opportunity | Durham, North CarolinaTinkBird 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 DetailsJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeRole: Risk Management DirectorLocation: Durham, North CarolinaSetting: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Position HighlightsLeadership position within an established FQHC serving the community for more than 55 yearsOpportunity to oversee the organization's Risk Management ProgramServe as the organization's Joint Commission ChampionLead initiatives focused on patient safety, employee health, infection prevention, and regulatory complianceCollaborative leadership environment with direct impact on organizational quality and safety initiativesPrimary ResponsibilitiesDirect and manage the organization's Risk Management ProgramOversee Occupational Health, Infection Control, Environment of Care, and Joint Commission readinessCoordinate all Joint Commission preparation activities, surveys, and regulatory updatesDevelop and implement risk management policies, procedures, and training programsPromote employee health and workplace safety through occupational health initiativesLead infection prevention education and ensure compliance with infection control standardsMonitor regulatory compliance and support continuous quality improvement initiativesOrder and oversee clinical supplies and equipment while coordinating maintenance and staff trainingCollaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to improve patient safety and operational excellenceQualificationsNurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Registered NurseCurrent, unrestricted North Carolina licensureMinimum of three years of nursing or advanced practice experiencePrevious experience in Risk Management, Infection Control, Quality, or Healthcare Leadership preferredAdditional coursework or certification in Risk Management and/or Infection Control preferredCurrent BLS certification (Instructor certification preferred)Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with computer systems and healthcare documentationAbility to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teamsIdeal CandidateMission-driven healthcare professional committed to serving underserved communitiesStrong understanding of healthcare regulatory standards and accreditation requirementsExperience leading quality improvement and patient safety initiativesDetail-oriented with exceptional interpersonal and leadership abilities