Director, Risk Management and Compliance

Lifepoint Health; 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

Your experience matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Director (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Provides strategic leadership for the organization’s Quality, Risk Management, and Medical Staff functions, overseeing clinical risk programs, claims management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for developing departmental goals and standards, directing operational performance, patient care quality, audits, staffing, budgeting, and compliance activities. Collaborates across the organization to ensure regulatory readiness, drive continuous improvement, foster professional development, and support excellence throughout the continuum of care.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient‑care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑ savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. MSN, Healthcare Administration, and MBA strongly preferred. Additional requirements include:

• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• Prior acute healthcare risk management experience is preferred and can substitute for the leadership experience.
• Must have at least 5 years experience in Nursing with at least 3 years as a Director/Manager.
• Experience working in a for‑profit hospital strongly preferred. Previous Director level experience preferred.
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) certification preferred upon hire and required within three years of employment.

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”