RN Director of Risk Management

New Solutions • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

The Director of Risk Management is a senior-level role responsible for steering the hospital’s risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards. The position leads the overall risk management program, collaborates with hospital leadership and personnel, manages litigation-related activities, provides training and expert consultation, and oversees relevant insurance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• New Mexico RN license is required.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 3 years in a director or manager role.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

• CPHRM certification is a plus; certification is required within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall risk management program, focusing on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation.
• Collaborate with leadership, healthcare providers, and staff to implement effective risk management solutions.
• Manage litigation-related activities, including investigations, interviews, and legal documentation.
• Provide training to hospital personnel on risk management processes and incident reporting.
• Provide expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, and disclosure practices.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional liability, general liability, and property claims.

Benefits

• Excellent full benefits package.
• Lucrative compensation and bonus structure.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision health care plan.
• Retirement plan, including 401(k) and IRA.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior