Director, Healthcare Risk & Compliance

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible-spending and health-savings

Paid time off and extended illness

Income-protection programs (life, etc)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff initiatives. You will guide patient-care strategies and ensure regulatory readiness while leveraging advanced technology.

You will mentor nursing teams, drive clinical improvements, and promote professional development in a for-profit hospital setting within Lifepoint Health’s network.

Qualifications

• Requires current RN license and state licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited nursing school.
• MSN, Healthcare Administration, or MBA strongly preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• 5+ years nursing experience with at least 3 years in Director/Manager role.
• CPHRM certification preferred and must be obtained within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff functions.
• Direct regulatory compliance, risk programs, claims management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across the organization to drive readiness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

MSN/Healthcare Administration/MBA preferred

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff initiatives. You will guide patient-care strategies and ensure regulatory readiness while leveraging advanced technology.

You will mentor nursing teams, drive clinical improvements, and promote professional development in a for-profit hospital setting within Lifepoint Health’s network.