Director of Clinical Risk
McCulloh Consulting•Las Cruces, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Director of Risk Management in the Las Cruces, NM area. This highly visible position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and plays a critical role in overseeing the organization’s enterprise risk management, compliance, patient safety, and ethics initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity for a healthcare leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, patient safety, and organizational accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Current or eligible New Mexico RN license
- Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
Nice To Haves
- MSN, MBA, or Master’s in Healthcare Administration
- Acute care hospital risk management experience
- Experience working within a for-profit hospital environment
- Ethics & Compliance experience
- Experience facilitating physician/provider relationships
- CPHRM, CPHQ, CPPS, or related certifications highly valued
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the hospital’s overall Risk Management Program
- Coordinate risk identification, mitigation, and prevention initiatives
- Investigate incidents, claims, grievances, and adverse events
- Manage active litigation support including investigations, interviews, depositions, legal hold documentation, and collaboration with legal counsel
- Serve as the facility Compliance and Ethics Officer
- Develop and implement policies related to risk reduction and patient safety
- Educate leaders, providers, and staff regarding incident reporting and compliance protocols
- Collaborate with executive leadership to improve organizational accountability and patient outcomes
- Foster strong provider and interdisciplinary relationships throughout the organization
Benefits
- Competitive Base salary
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000
- Full benefits package
- Executive leadership exposure and career growth opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
