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Central Peninsula Hospital

Risk Manager

Soldotna, AK · On-site

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Business Management, or other closely related field). * Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in one ...

Central Peninsula Hospital

Risk Manager

Soldotna, AK · On-site

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Business Management, or other closely related field). * Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in one ...

Central Peninsula Hospital

Risk Manager

Soldotna, AK

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Risk Management, Business Management, or other closely related field). * Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in one ...

Orion Placement

Nurse Manager (RN)

Seward, AK

$110K - $120K/yr

Must have a current, unrestricted Alaska RN license, 5+ years of clinical experience, and 3+ years ... Drive quality improvement, risk management, and process improvement initiatives across the clinic

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How much do nurse risk management jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse risk management in Alaska is $120,140.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,900.00 and $138,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Nurse Risk Management job?

A Nurse Risk Management job involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within healthcare settings to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. These nurses analyze incidents, develop policies to reduce liability, and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve safety protocols. They also educate staff on best practices to minimize errors and enhance care quality. Their role helps prevent legal issues and promotes a culture of safety in healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Nurse Risk Management position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Risk Management professional, you need a strong clinical nursing background, analytical skills, and a relevant nursing license, often supplemented by experience in risk management or patient safety. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) are highly valued. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail are critical soft skills that help manage complex situations and foster effective collaboration. These competencies are vital to proactively identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving patient outcomes in healthcare organizations.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for a Nurse Risk Management professional?

As a Nurse Risk Management professional, your daily tasks often include reviewing and investigating incident reports, analyzing trends to identify potential risks, and collaborating with clinical teams to implement preventative strategies. You may conduct staff training on safety protocols, participate in policy development, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Regular meetings with cross-functional teams, such as quality assurance and legal departments, are common to address ongoing risk issues. This variety of responsibilities provides an engaging environment where you play a key role in enhancing patient safety and organizational effectiveness.

How to make 300,000 a year as a nurse?

Nurse risk management roles typically do not reach $300,000 annually; however, experienced nurse executives, nurse anesthetists, or specialized clinical leaders with advanced certifications and extensive experience can achieve high salaries. These positions often require advanced degrees, such as a master's or doctorate, and strong leadership skills, with some earning over $200,000 to $300,000 annually in certain regions or organizations.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Risk Management job openings in Alaska as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,140 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Federal Healthcare Risk Management Nurse (DHA CQM Program)

Tanaq Management Services LLC

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Description:


Overview


Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.


About the Role


We are seeking a Healthcare Risk Management Nurse to support the Clinical Quality Management (CQM) Program at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The Healthcare Risk Management Nurse will support the management of HQ and Network-level processes to ensure required healthcare risk management information is tracked, procured, evaluated and acted upon according to policy, law and regulation, including event reporting and monitoring, processing of tort claim information, death and disability cases, and administrative and clinical adverse actions.


The Healthcare Risk Management Nurse will utilize comprehensive knowledge of advanced clinical practice, quality management principles, technical skill and healthcare risk management subject matter expertise.


This is a fully remote position based in the United States. Must be available between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Monday through Friday. This position is contingent upon contract award.


Responsibilities

  • Identify and draft HQ level documents to include procedural manual / instructions, decision memorandums and other documents needed to process adverse event and adverse action cases.
  • Provide technical and analytical support in healthcare management and program analysis for both enterprise healthcare risk management and credentialing and privileging programs.
  • Prepare and provide reports and briefs to multiple stakeholders.
  • Provide a weekly HRM status report to be included in the CQM Weekly Performance report.
  • Identify and draft headquarter level documents to include procedural manual instructions.
  • Provide guidance on database management and analysis. Prepare and provide reports and briefs to multiple stakeholders.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring and education to junior DHA HRM staff, Network personnel and MTF staff as needed.
  • Follow all statutes, Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI’s), and DHA policies and procedures pertaining to the CQM program, training requirements, standards of conduct as established by the DHA Director. and program reporting protocols.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:


Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of experience specializing in healthcare risk management, preferably within the Military Health System (MHS), Defense Health Agency (DHA), or other DoD healthcare organizations.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading and managing healthcare risk managers.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting healthcare management activities through data and database analysis.
  • Experience supporting the Defense Health Agency DHA)/Military Health System (MHS)
  • Experience in Corporate, HQ or large medical system.
  • Effectively communicate at various levels within the organization (i.e., HQ, Network, facility)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Familiar with Centralized Credentials Quality Assurance System (CCQAS) or a similar Credentialing and Privileging database.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust or equivalent DHA security clearance and customer approval.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing. An Associate’s degree in nursing with significant directly related experience may be considered.
  • Registered Nurse with the ability to maintain current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure.
  • Certification in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM).

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are


Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.


Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination


Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.


If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Notice on Candidate AI Usage


Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.


To apply for this and other positions with us, visit:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/6357ebaa-7c82-4e63-88fc-2fa1c293d1c0/Tanaq-Management-Services-LLC

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