Risk Management Nurse Consultant - New York

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Risk Management Nurse Consultant with a strong leadership background in nursing facility settings (regional nurse experience preferred) for this position. Candidate must reside in New York State.

The ideal candidate is passionate about improving quality of care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and reducing litigation risk across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and improve risk management strategies in long term care facilities
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance, clinical best practices, and survey readiness
• Support incident and accident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Analyze trends to identify clinical gaps and assist in developing proactive quality improvement plans
• Educate and train staff on risk mitigation, safety, and documentation standards
• Collaborate with leadership teams to enhance resident outcomes, minimize liability and improve quality measures
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes that impact risk management and QA practices.

Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a leadership role
• Risk Management experience in long-term care settings
• Deep understanding of state regulations, CMS guidelines, and QAPI principles
• Proficient in Point Click Care
• Strong writing, communication and problem solving skills
• Comfortable working remotely

Flexible work from home options available.

Job Type: Full-time