Risk Control Manager

Sterling St James Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. invites applications for a Director of Risk Management to steer our hospital's risk program, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

This is a senior leadership role reporting to executive leadership and guiding multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will hold a nursing degree with NM RN licensure, 5+ years in nursing including 3+ years in management, and will advance risk controls, training, and policy governance across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• NM RN license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with at least 3 years in a director or manager role.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within a healthcare setting.
• CPHRM certification is a plus, required within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management program, focusing on identification, avoidance and mitigation.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to implement risk management solutions.
• Manage investigations and other litigation-related activities.
• Provide training on risk management and incident reporting.
• Consult on informed consent, documentation, and disclosure practices.
• Oversee professional/general liability and property insurance.
• Serve as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer.

Skills

Risk management leadership

Healthcare regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NM RN license

CPHRM certification (to be obtained within 3 years)

Job description

Director of Risk Management

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Risk Management. This senior-level role is pivotal in steering the hospital’s risk management strategies and ensuring the organization’s compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Risk Management. This senior-level role is pivotal in steering the hospital’s risk management strategies and ensuring the organization’s compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall risk management program, focusing on risk identification, avoidance, and mitigation.
• Collaborate with leadership, healthcare providers, and staff to implement effective risk management solutions.
• Manage litigation-related activities including investigations, interviews, and legal documentation.
• Provide training on risk management processes and incident reporting to hospital personnel.
• Offer expert consultation on informed consent, documentation standards, and disclosure practices.
• Oversee insurance policies related to professional liability, general liability, and property claims.
• Serve as the facility’s Compliance and Ethics Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• NM RN license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience with at least 3 years in a director or manager role.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within a healthcare setting.
• CPHRM certification is a plus, required within three years of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $120,000.00 – $150,000.00 USD
• Partial relocation package available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off