Permanent | Registered Nurse 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 TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum tenens and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and matching providers with organizations committed to exceptional patient care. Interested candidates, please contact: Kayla Garza Kayla@TinkBird.com Call/Text: 984-849-0899