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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse risk management in Arizona is $103,958.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,900.00 and $120,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get into risk management as a nurse?

To become a nurse in risk management, gain experience in clinical nursing and develop knowledge of patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare regulations. Pursuing certifications such as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or risk management-specific training can enhance qualifications. Strong communication, analytical skills, and understanding of healthcare policies are essential for success in this field.

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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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for nurse risk management?

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 is a nurse risk management?

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.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Risk Management job openings in Arizona as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,958 per year, or $50 per hour.

Field Nurse Case Manager I - Bilingual (Spanish/English)

CorVel

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$63K - $95K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

CorVel rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 150 rated financial services

Job description

CorVel Corporation is hiring a caring, self-motivated, energetic and independent registered nurse to fill a Field Nurse Case Manager position in Phoenix AZ.
Work from home, and on the road. Monday - Friday, regular business hours.
As a Field Nurse Case Manager you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers and their families. Your responsibilities include working closely with injured workers to facilitate their recovery. You will work collaboratively with the patient, their family, medical providers, members of our team, and others. This is a heavy local travel role responsible for working with a caseload of workers compensation injured workers within a defined jurisdiction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides in-person and telephonic Medical Case Management to individuals, involving the patient, physician, other health care providers, the employer, and the referral source
  • Utilizes their medical and nursing knowledge to discuss the current treatment plan with the physician and discuss alternate treatment plans
  • Provides assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient's progress
  • Evaluates patient's treatment plan for appropriateness, medical necessity, and cost effectiveness
  • Attends doctors, other providers, home and in some cases, attorney's visits
  • Attends hospital and/or long-term facility discharge planning conferences, etc. for the purpose of determining appropriateness of care and developing an effective long-term care strategy
  • Conducts home visit for initial evaluation
  • Implements care such as negotiating the delivery of durable medical equipment and nursing services
  • This role requires regular travel, dependent on the injured worker's injuries and needs. The employee must be available for local travel up to approximately 60% of the work week/month
  • This role may require overnight travel
  • Additional duties as required
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Effective communication and multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Ability to meet with the patient, their physicians, other healthcare providers, attorneys, advisors/clients, and coworkers
  • A cost containment background, such as utilization review or managed care is helpful
  • Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office, including Excel spreadsheets
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  • Bilingual Preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience as an RN Medical Case Manager is ideal, or a clinical background in orthopedics, neurology, or rehabilitation is preferred
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
  • Current RN Licensure in state of operation
  • Certification as a CCM, CIRS, or other Case Management certifications preferred
  • A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned locations is required

PAY RANGE:
CorVel uses a market based approach to pay and our salary ranges may vary depending on your location. Pay rates are established taking into account the following factors: federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements, the geographic location differential, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, internal employee equity, and market conditions. Our ranges may be modified at any time.
For leveled roles (I, II, III, Senior, Lead, etc.) new hires may be slotted into a different level, either up or down, based on assessment during interview process taking into consideration experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. The level may impact the salary range and these adjustments would be clarified during the offer process.
Pay Range: $63,739 - $95,264
A list of our benefit offerings can be found on our CorVel website: CorVel Careers | Opportunities in Risk Management
In general, our opportunities will be posted for up to 1 year from date of posting, or until we have selected candidate(s) to fulfill the opening, whichever comes first.
ABOUT CORVEL - Medical Case Managers:
CorVel, a certified Great Place to Work® Company, is a national provider of industry-leading risk management solutions for the workers' compensation, auto, health and disability management industries. CorVel was founded in 1987 and has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange since 1991. Our continual investment in human capital and technology enable us to deliver the most innovative and integrated solutions to our clients. We are a stable and growing company with a strong, supportive culture and plenty of career advancement opportunities. Over 4,000 people working across the United States embrace our core values of Accountability, Commitment, Excellence, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE-IT!).
A comprehensive benefits package is available for full-time regular employees and includes Medical (HDHP) w/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account Options, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pre-paid Legal Insurance, Parking and Transit FSA accounts, 401K, ROTH 401K, and paid time off. In addition, Medical Case Managers are eligible for bonus and will be provided state-of-the-art technological devices to ensure ready access to CorVel's proprietary Case Management application, enabling staff to retrieve documents on the go and log activities as they occur.
CorVel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
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