Executive Director, Clinical Risk & Patient Safety

McCulloh Consulting; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; Full time

Job description

Las Cruces, United States | Posted on 05/13/2026

Job Description

Overview: We are currently seeking to hire an experienced Director of Risk Management in the Las Cruces, NM area. This highly visible position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and plays a critical role in overseeing the organization’s enterprise risk management, compliance, patient safety, and ethics initiatives. This is an outstanding opportunity for a healthcare leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, patient safety, and organizational accountability.

Position Highlights:

• Reports directly to the CEO
• Executive-level leadership opportunity
• Oversight of hospital-wide risk management and compliance programs
• Strong partnership with providers, nursing leadership, and executive stakeholders
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation package

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the hospital’s overall Risk Management Program
• Coordinate risk identification, mitigation, and prevention initiatives
• Investigate incidents, claims, grievances, and adverse events
• Manage active litigation support including investigations, interviews, depositions, legal hold documentation, and collaboration with legal counsel
• Serve as the facility Compliance and Ethics Officer
• Develop and implement policies related to risk reduction and patient safety
• Educate leaders, providers, and staff regarding incident reporting and compliance protocols
• Collaborate with executive leadership to improve organizational accountability and patient outcomes
• Foster strong provider and interdisciplinary relationships throughout the organization

Requirements

Qualifications – Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current or eligible New Mexico RN license
• Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills

Qualifications – Preferred:

• MSN, MBA, or Master’s in Healthcare Administration
• Acute care hospital risk management experience
• Experience working within a for‑profit hospital environment
• Ethics & Compliance experience
• Experience facilitating physician/provider relationships
• CPHRM, CPHQ, CPPS, or related certifications highly valued

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive Base salary
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Full benefits package
• Executive leadership exposure and career growth opportunity