Clinical Operations Dir

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Operations Director to drive the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role focuses on assessing models of care, making evidence-based recommendations, and coordinating clinical integration across departments within the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, RN license, and at least 7 years of related experience. The position supports remote work via a Remote Work Agreement and includes a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; RN license required.
• 7+ years of directly related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative recommendations for rural health transformation.
• Assess, research, observe, and evaluate care models to improve access and quality of care.
• Design and develop care model, program, and service options based on needs assessments.
• Develop implementation plans and coordinate clinical integration of programs and services.

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN license

Job description

Clinical Operations Dir

Requisition ID: req38302

Working Title: Clinical Operations Dir

Position Grade: 16

Position Summary: Focused on the Rural Health Transformation Program provides (RHTP) clinical and administrative recommendations through assessment, research, observation and evaluation of models of care to improve access to care and quality of care for rural New Mexican’s. Formulates recommendations and plans from compiling healthcare industry research, best practice reviews, and assessment of innovative ideas, concepts, programs, services and proposals for feasibility, cost, implementation and impact. Designs and develops care model, program and service options based on needs assessments and priorities aligned with Healthy Horizons Regions. Develop implementation plans. Participate in decision making, directing and coordinating the clinical integration of the programs and services. See the Position Description for additional information.

• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Bachelor's degree, Licensed healthcare professional if applicable in field of expertise; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

RN license

Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: VP Health Sciences Office (014A)

Employment Type: Staff

Status: Exempt

Pay: 7,084.13 (minimum) - 10,140.00 (midpoint)

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

For Best Consideration Date: 10/29/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive: No

Eligible for Remote Work: Yes

This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement and Section 6, Out-of-State Employee Responsibilities.All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.