Director of Risk Management
30 days ago
Las Cruces
Job Description Director of Risk Management (RN) Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Schedule: Full-time, exempt, on-site as needed Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience Relocation: Up to $10,000 relocation assistance available About the Role We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Risk Management to lead and oversee the risk management and compliance programs at a 199-bed acute care hospital in Las Cruces, NM. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for safeguarding patients, supporting providers, and ensuring regulatory excellence across the main hospital and affiliated clinics. As both the Risk Management Leader and the Compliance & Ethics Officer, you will shape how the organization anticipates challenges, responds to complexity, and protects both patients and staff. Why This Is an Attractive Opportunity This is a rare chance to take ownership of a comprehensive risk management program while serving in a dual role as Compliance & Ethics Officer — giving you broad influence over organizational safety, regulatory success, and ethical standards. You'll be part of a respected health system with strong benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, professional development opportunities, and relocation assistance up to $10k. Las Cruces offers a desirable quality of life with a lower cost of living, year-round sunshine, and close proximity to the mountains and the Texas border. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Direct and manage the organization's comprehensive risk management program, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of clinical, operational, and regulatory risks, • Partner with leadership, providers, and staff to proactively address risk exposure, • Oversee active and potential litigation, including investigations, interviews, depositions, and legal hold processes in collaboration with legal counsel, • Ensure timely and thorough response to claims and incidents, • Serve as the facility's Compliance and Ethics Officer, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, • Lead compliance initiatives and promote ethical standards across the organization, • Educate leaders, providers, and staff on risk management practices, incident reporting, and building a culture of safety and transparency, • Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen organizational awareness and accountability, • Work cross-functionally with clinical, administrative, and executive teams as a trusted advisor on risk and compliance matters Qualifications Required • Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required; MSN, Healthcare Administration, or MBA strongly preferred, • Experience: Minimum 5 years in healthcare, with at least 3 years in a Director/Manager leadership role, • Licensure: Active RN license in New Mexico (or eligibility to obtain), • Certification: BLS required within 30 days of hire, • Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications • Prior acute healthcare risk management experience (may substitute for leadership experience), • Experience working in a for-profit hospital setting, • Background in ethics and compliance programs, • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with providers and multidisciplinary teams Benefits Offered • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, • Flexible spending and health savings accounts, • Life insurance, accident, and critical-injury insurance, • Short- and long-term disability coverage, • Generous paid time off and extended illness bank, • 401(k) with company matching, • Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance, • Employee assistance program (mental, physical, and financial wellness), • Professional development and growth opportunities, • Work-from-home options available (role-dependent), • Relocation assistance up to $10,000