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Nurse Risk Management Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Minimum Qualifications Education : Healthcare related Baccalaureate degree required, Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM ...

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How much do nurse risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for nurse risk management in Houston, TX is $106,483.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,900.00 and $123,100.00 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.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a nurse risk management?

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 Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,483 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

Perm Staff Jobs

Webster, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Perm Staff Jobs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Webster, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Case Management
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff
Registered Nurse RN Risk Coordinator

As the nationโ€™s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, weโ€™re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. Thatโ€™s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!  

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Risk Coordinator for our facility to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other, and we are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

 The Risk Prevention Coordinator will participate in the management and support of the risk management program at the direction and under the guidance of the Risk Manager. Under the direction of the Risk Manager, the Risk Prevention Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating those systems necessary for identification, evaluation, monitoring, reduction and/or elimination of professional and general liability risk exposures.

 What You Will Do In Your Role:

  • You will be responsible for data management & complex system analysis
  • You will provide claims & program administration
  • You will ensure regulatory compliance
  • You will serve as a member of select committees

What qualifications you will need:

  • Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing is required
  • BSN preferred
  • 2 years in clinical risk management preferred
  • 2 years RN experience in an acute care experience
Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston. Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldโ€™s Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse RN Risk Coordinator opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.