Clinical Risk Management Lead

UNM HOSPITALS; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM HOSPITALS is seeking a Risk Management Leader to guide clinical risk initiatives, facilitate discussions with executives and staff, and ensure timely completion of RCAs and action plans across departments. The role emphasizes collaboration with Patient Advocate, Quality Outcomes, Security, Nursing, Medical Staff, and University Counsel to enhance patient safety and organizational risk controls.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related hospital or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of related hospital/clinical experience, with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• NM RN or Licensed Clin Professional in State of NM preferred/nonessential credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate meetings and guide discussions with stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate and manage clinical risk initiatives, including RCAs and action plans.
• Provide clinical risk consultation to hospital leaders and medical staff as needed.
• Identify trends, analyze data, and communicate risk management findings to leadership.
• Collaborate with Quality Outcomes, Nursing, Security and Medical Staff to implement risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical risk management

Stakeholder facilitation

Data analysis

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

UNM HOSPITALS is seeking a Risk Management Leader to guide clinical risk initiatives, facilitate discussions with executives and staff, and ensure timely completion of RCAs and action plans across departments. The role emphasizes collaboration with Patient Advocate, Quality Outcomes, Security, Nursing, Medical Staff, and University Counsel to enhance patient safety and organizational risk controls.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related hospital or